Horton High School (Kansas)

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Horton High School
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Address
Horton High School (Kansas)
1120 First Avenue East [1]

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66439

United States
Coordinates 39°39′49″N95°31′31″W / 39.663673°N 95.525310°W / 39.663673; -95.525310
Information
School type Public, High School
School board Board Website
School district USD 430 [2]
SuperintendentJason Cline [2]
CEEB code 171385 [3]
Principal Larry Mills [4]
Grades 9 to 12
Gender coed
Enrollment150 (2019-2020) [5]
Campus type Rural
Color(s)  Royal Blue
  White
AthleticsClass 1A
District 2 [6]
Athletics conferenceNortheast Kansas League [4]
SportsFootball, Basketball, Golf, Volleyball, Wrestling, Track
MascotCharger
Team nameChargers
Rival Atchison County Community High School
Communities served Horton, Everest,
Willis, Powhattan
Website School Website

Horton High School is a public secondary school in Horton, Kansas, United States. It is operated by South Brown County USD 430, and has approximately 150 students enrolled (2019-2020). [5]

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School Layout

Horton High School consists of two buildings. The commons, and the main school building. The main school building has four stories in which only three are taught in. The commons area is the gym, lunch room, shop, music, and auditorium building.[ citation needed ]

Athletics

Horton High had its most successful year in athletics in the 2007–2008 school year. During this year, the football, the football team was named the Delaware Valley League (DVL) Champions. This feat had not been accomplished for many years. In addition to a successful season in football, the basketball team also experienced much success by competing in the Class 3A State Tournament, something they haven't done since the Lady Chargers in 2004.

Theatre

The theatre department at HHS is considered a successful department. The students put on one musical and two plays each year. The winter play was traditionally a comedy and the spring play was traditionally a drama, with few exceptions.[ citation needed ]

Career and Technology

The school has 4 CTE programs: Agriculture, Business, Home Economics, Trade/Industry. The student organizations from these programs include FFA, FBLA, FCCLA and Skills. All of these student organizations are very active and successful in their competitions. These programs are the backbone of activities related to Career Exploration and success. Many of these students compete in State and National contests. Many scholarships are awarded to these students each year.

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References

  1. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Horton High School; United States Geological Survey (USGS); July 1, 1984.
  2. 1 2 "USD 430". Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
  3. High School CEEB Code Search
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  5. 1 2 "2019-2020 Classifications and Enrollments". Kansas State High School Activities Association . February 3, 2020. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020.
  6. KSHSAA School District List