Clarksville High School (Clarksville, Texas)


Clarksville High School is a public high school located in Clarksville, Texas. It is part of the Clarksville Independent School District located in central Red River County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

Accountability Rating

In past years, the campus had fallen victim to lower and lower test scores on the state-mandated TAKS Test. The District was determined to turn things around. After much hard work from educators and students, the Clarksville High School went from being an unacceptable campus to a "Recognized Campus" in 2009-2010.

Activities

The Clarksville Tigers compete in the following activities:
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Track.
The Clarksville Tigers Basketball Team captured the State Championship March 2012. That same year the boys track team won the state title in the 4x100 meter relay. The Clarksville Tigers Football team were Regional Quarter Finalists in 2011. The football team made school history in November 2010 by advancing to the regional playoffs.
The Lady Tigers Basketball Team were Regional Quarter Finalists in 2011.
The CHS Tiger Band placed 4th in the Texas STATE Marching Championship in 2011.
The band also placed 1st in the Texas STATE Marching Championship on November 7th, 2017, making them the 2017 2a State Marching Champion.

State Titles

All hail Alma Mater
Thy queen of all the rest
In all our fond memories
Thy name we love the best
And as we walk the path of life
And sail the storm-tossed seas
Our beacon of light shall ever be
Our days at Clarksville High School
C*H*S!!!
The tune of the school song is based on the Piu Andante theme from the Fourth Movement of Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1. A recording by the Columbia University Orchestra can be found .

Notable alumni