# Clifton High School (Clifton, Texas)

Clifton High School (CHS) is a public high school located in Clifton, Texas (United States) and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Clifton Independent School District located in southern Bosque County. During 2022‍–‍2023, Clifton High School had an enrollment of 312 students and a student to teacher ratio of 11.06. The school received an overall rating of "B" from the Texas Education Agency for the 2021‍–‍2022 school year

## Academics

In 2010, CHS students passed the TAKS at rates above that of the state average in all subjects, having 100% passing rates in Grade 11 Social Studies and Grade 11 English Language Arts.
CHS offers extensive dual credit (dual enrollment) course opportunities. Dual credit courses are college courses which provide both high school and college credit. At CHS, these courses are typically offered from University of Texas Permian Basin or Hill College.

## Athletics

The Clifton Cubs and Lady Cubs compete in the following sports:
* Baseball
* Basketball
* Cross Country
* Football
* Golf
* Powerlifting
* Softball
* Tennis
* Track and Field
* Volleyball
The CHS athletic program is currently under the leadership of athletic director and head football coach, Brent Finney. The school's teams compete in state championship series tournaments sponsored by the UIL.

### UIL District Alignment (2022-2023)

For football, CHS competes in Conference 3A, Division II, Region 4, District 13:
* Clifton High School
* Buffalo High School
* Elkhart High School
* Lexington High School
* Florence High School
* Rogers High School
For other sports, CHS competes in Conference 3A, Region 3, District 17:
* Clifton High School
* Grandview High School
* Harmony School of Innovation-Waco
* Keene High School
* Maypearl High School
* West High School
* Whitney High School

#### State Bound

* Football -
** 1967(1A)
* Marching Band -
* Appearances: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 2001. 2007. 2011. 2014. 2015, 2017, 2019, 2023
* Finals: 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995,2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2023
https://realignment.uiltexas.org/alignments/2020/3AVB2020.pdf
In 1995, the women's volleyball team lost to Jewett Leon (Scores: 15-9; 15-7) in the conference 2A state semi-finals.

## Activities

CHS offers a variety of extracurricular activities and promotes student involvement. These activities include:
* UIL Academic Competitions
** Marching Band
** Theater (One Act Play)
** Journalism
** Speech
** Debate
** Science
** Math
** English/Literature
* National Honor Society
* L.I.F.E. (Christian Student Organization)
* Student Council
* FFA
* Cheerleading
* Interact (Rotary International)
* Robotics Team
** BEST Robotics
** FIRST Lego League

## Traditions

* After winning home football games, each player on the Clifton High School football team takes a turn ringing the victory bell on the north side of Cub Stadium.
* The victory bell on the north side of Cub Stadium is rung by each graduating senior immediately after the graduation ceremony.
* The Clifton High School Fight Song is to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March. The CHS Fight Song is played frequently at football games, pep-rallies and graduation. Clifton High School does not have words for the CHS Fight Song.
* The Clifton High School Song is an original composition by a Clifton High School student. This song is a slow ballad. With the accompaniment of the CHS band, it is typically sung at all football games and pep-rallies, as well as graduation.

### Clifton High School song

Clifton High School we love you And your glory we shall sing; Memories of you we will cherish And praises to you we will bring
Forever you banner we'll wave With pride we'll hold it high; We stand by your side Clifton High School We'll laud your name to the sky
And in the books of fame In gold we'll write your name; We love you, C.H.S.
The Clifton High School yearbook is called "The Old Mill," named after a historic mill built in Clifton on the Bosque River after the American Civil War.

## Notable alumni

* Bobby Joe Conrad - former NFL player
* Bernie Erickson - former NFL player
* Ray Sadler - former Major League Baseball player
* Josh Grelle - voice actor