| Number of Schools Managed |
21 |
5 |
| Number of Students Managed |
9,533 students |
1,866 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$94,994,000 |
$16,392,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$94,514,000 |
$17,260,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$9,965 |
$8,785 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$9,914 |
$9,250 |
| District Graduation Rates |
n/a |
n/a |
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- Herbert Henry Dow High School is a public high school located in Midland, Michigan. The school is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
[ US News & World Report: Nov 30, 2007-Gold & Silver: Top Performing Schools By State] - History
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The facility, also known as H.H. Dow High School, Dow High or Midland Dow is one of two high schools in the Midland Public School district, and a member of the Saginaw Valley High School Association. The facility was intended to alleviate overcrowding at Midland High School and construction of the 270,000 ft2 building was completed in 1968 at a cost of $9,172,303. The school was named in honor of Herbert Henry Dow, founder of the Dow Chemical Company, based in Midland. When the school opened in 1968, only sophomores were in attendance, and they would be the first class to graduate in 1971. One grade was added each year and the school included grades 10-12 until a freshman class was added in 1997. A $2.2 million science wing with 4,800 ft2 was added in 1999. Music and athletic facilities were enhanced in 2005 as part of a 25,000 ft2 building expansion which cost $3,827,697.
[[1] Dow High School website, Student Handbook] - Dow High School has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools every year since 1972.
[ Dow High School website: About Herbert Henry Dow High School] - Academics
- Faculty
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Of the 93 faculty members at Dow High School, 67% hold single or double master’s degrees or doctorates in their academic areas. Average academic class size is 26.0 students and the student-counselor ratio is 370-1.
- Curriculum
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A large majority of students follow a college preparatory curriculum with emphasis in mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. 81% of the class of 2007 enrolled in two or four year college programs after graduation. Vocational programs are offered in Business Education, Technology Education, Life Management and Special Education. Approximately 15% of the senior class participated in the Cooperative Education program.
[ Dow High School website: School Profile 2007-2008] - Both high schools in Midland participate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which is intended for highly motivated juniors and seniors. The first full year of the program was 2007-08.
[ Midland Public Schools website: Curriculum-International Baccalaureate] - Athletics
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The annual football game against Midland High is considered one of the biggest high school football games in the state of Michigan, generally drawing over 10,000 spectators. The Chargers have one state championship (1976), and have played for the state championship twice. Midland Community Stadium is located adjacent to Midland High School but is shared by both schools for football, track & field and soccer games. The grass field was replaced with AstroTurf XPe in 2004.**Recently cut as a sport due to district budget cuts along with various freshman teams.
- Activities
- Clubs & Organizations
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Dow High School provides its students with a wide choice of extracurricular activities. Among them are:Alpine Club (ski), Band, Book Club, Business Professionals of America, Camp Outlook, The Charger Shoppe, Chess Club, Choir, Debate Team, Distributive Education Club of America , Drama Club, Drumline, Equestrian Team, Freaks/Geeks&Losers, Forensics, French Club, Gang Green (Pep Club), German Klub, Habitat for Humanity, International Affairs Club, International Thespian Society, Key Club, La Voz (voice), Moot Court, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, "The Update" Staff, Orchestra, Poetry Club, Pom-pon (dance team), Prom 2009, Renaissance Fair (Ren Fair), Robotics Club, Rocket Club, Science Olympiad Team, Spanish Club, Student Senate, Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), Women's Ensemble, "Charger" Staff, Youth in Government.
- Spirit week
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Every year, the four student classes (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors), hold a competition for the Spirit Week Megaphone. The competition is held the week of the Dow versus Midland High School football game. Activities include: spirit days, hall decorating, and an obstacle course during the annual "Beat Midland High" assembly.
- School fight song
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(Sung to the tune of "Across the Field")
- Onward Chargers,
On to victory
Lead us on to fame
We'll fight for green and gold
Our colors bright.
We're out to win this game,
Go! Fight! Win!
Chargers, we will be true to you
Faithful, 'til our struggle is through
Dow High!
Our pride lives long
Charging onward to victory strong.
Fight! - Notable alumni
- David Lee Camp, member of the United States House of Representatives
- Michael Cohrs, Group Executive Committee Deutsche Bank
- Jalen Parmele, running back drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the 2008 NFL Draft
- Bill Schuette, District Court of Appeals Judge and former member of the United States House of Representatives
- Steve Shelley, drummer for the band Sonic Youth
- Cheryl Studer, Grammy Award winning dramatic soprano
- Scott Winchester, former MLB pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds
- Shooting
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At approximately 11:00 AM EST
- External links
- H. H. Dow High School website
- Midland Public Schools website
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