Hurricane High School is a public high school located in Hurricane, West Virginia, United States. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of four high schools operated by Putnam County Schools.
| Hurricane High School | |
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| Address | |
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3350 Teays Valley Road , 25526 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°26′16″N 82°00′20″W / 38.43770°N 82.00563°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | Putnam County Schools |
| Principal | Joshua Caldwell |
| Teaching staff | 77 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,284 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.68[1] |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Nickname | Redskins |
| Website | hhs |
Academics edit
HHS has above-average standardized test scores in math and reading.[2] In 2016, Newsweek included Hurricane on its list of best high schools for low-income students.[3]
Extracurricular activities edit
Athletics edit
Hurricane High School's sports teams are classified as AAA by the West Virginia Secondary Schools Athletic Commission, and compete in the Mountain State League.[4] HHS athletic teams are nicknamed the Redskins,[5] and the student section is nicknamed the Crazy Canes.[6]
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Baseball[7] | 2002, 2014, 2018, 2022 |
| Golf (boys)[8] | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Soccer (boys)[9] | 2012, 2017 |
| Soccer (girls)[9] | 2018 |
| Softball[10] | 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Track and field (boys)[11] | 2018 |
| Track and field (girls)[12] | 2008, 2014 |
| Girls’ Tennis | 2022 |
| Boys' Tennis | 2022 |
Performing arts edit
Hurricane's competitive marching band won state championships in 2006, 2007, and 2008.[13] The percussion and color guard sections picked up Class B state championships in 2019.[14]
HHS has two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Red Hot" and the all-female "Heat Wave".[15] The school has both hosted and won West Virginia state championships.[16] The show choirs also host an annual competition in late January, entitles the Red Hot Championship.[17]
Notable alumni edit
- Doc Holliday, football player and coach[18]
- Alex Wilson, former professional baseball player[19]
- Lauren Oyler, author and critic[20]
- Tyler Payne, professional baseball player[21]
References edit
- ^ a b c "HURRICANE HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Hurricane High School - Test Scores". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Beating the Odds 2016: Top High Schools for Low-Income Students". Newsweek. August 11, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Hurricane Football Team Preview". MaxPreps. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ Pace, Fred (July 15, 2020). "Competing petitions dispute changing name of Hurricane High School mascot". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ McClanahan, Gilbert (September 29, 2017). "School spirit is a competition at Hurricane High School". WCHS. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Baseball". West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Golf State Champions". West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "Soccer" (PDF). West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Softball". West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "WVSSAC Track & Field Champions Boys'" (PDF). West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "WVSSAC Track & Field Champions Girls" (PDF). West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Hurricane High band named champion of state tournament". The Herald-Dispatch. October 10, 2008. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "2019 West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship winners announced". Charleston Gazette-Mail. October 24, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Hurricane High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Anna (April 1, 2017). "WV Show Choir Festival highlights vocals, costumes and friendships". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Hurricane Red Hot Championship set for Jan. 26". The Herald-Dispatch. January 16, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ Bennett, Wayne (December 21, 2009). "Holliday has roots in wrestling". The Register-Herald. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ Messer, Jacob (June 8, 2010). "Hurricane grad Alex Wilson rising star in Boston system". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ Silman, Anna (2021-01-25). "What Does Lauren Oyler Like?". The Cut. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "Tyler Payne Baseball Stats".