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 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, Chuck Caniford. The school's teams compete in state championship series tournaments sponsored by the UIL.
UIL District Alignment (2012-2014)
For football, CHS competes in Conference 2A, Division I, Region 3, District 12:
In 1995, the women's volleyball team lost to Jewett Leon in the conference 2A state semi-finals.
Band
Clifton is home to the "Award Winning" Clifton High School Band. The band is currently under the direction of Keith Zuehlke, Bryan Bronstad, and Stephanie Colburn. Past UIL State Marching Band Competition Rankings:
Year
State Ranking
Video
2015
2
2013
7
2011
5
not available
2009
2
2007
4
2005
7
not available
The CHS band program also boasts the Clifton High School Jazz Band, a big band ensemble that plays at various venues around the region.
Activities
CHS offers a variety of extracurricular activities and promotes student involvement. These activities include:
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.
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.
