| Hiwassee Dam High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
267 Blue Eagle Circle 28906 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°06′13″N 84°13′24″W / 35.1035°N 84.2232°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Cherokee County Schools |
| CEEB code | 341880 |
| Principal | Daniel Mcnabb |
| Staff | 16.32 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 147 (2023–24)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.03[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | hdhs |
Hiwassee Dam High School (HDHS) in Murphy, North Carolina serves grades 9–12 and is one of three high schools in the Cherokee County Schools. As of 2007 it had a full-time teaching staff of 20 teachers giving an average of 11 students per teacher.[3][4] Enrollment is 147 students. The school's capacity is 361 students.[2] A May 2020 vote by the Cherokee County Board of Education was to consolidate Andrews, Murphy, and Hiwassee Dam High Schools, and a grant of $50 million was given to the school system in September 2022, though the grant was returned as a result of another vote of this time, the new members of the Cherokee County Board of Education.
Awards & Distinctions
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2005 | North Carolina School of Distinction |
| 2006 | North Carolina School of Progress |
| 2007 | Bronze Medal School |
| 2008 | Bronze Medal School |
| 2009 | Bronze Medal School |
References
- 1 2 "Hiwassee Dam High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- 1 2 Foster, Randy (2023-09-06). "Overcrowded with campuses". Cherokee Scout. Murphy, N.C.: Community Newspapers, Inc. p. 9A.
- ↑ "Hiwassee Dam High Webpage". Cherokeecounty.nc.schoolwebpages.com. 2010-08-26. Retrieved 2012-05-02.
- ↑ "Hiwassee Dam High School Statistics". Psk12.com. Retrieved 2012-05-02.
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