Herbert Henry Dow High School

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Herbert Henry Dow High School
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Address
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3901 North Saginaw Road

Midland
,
Michigan
48640

United States
Coordinates43°38′23.41″N 84°16′31.61″W / 43.6398361°N 84.2754472°W / 43.6398361; -84.2754472Coordinates: 43°38′23.41″N 84°16′31.61″W / 43.6398361°N 84.2754472°W / 43.6398361; -84.2754472
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1968
School districtMidland Public Schools
PrincipalTed Davis
Teaching staff64.60 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,271 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio19.58[1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Green and gold   
Fight songAcross the Field
Athletics conferenceSaginaw Valley League
NicknameChargers
NewspaperUpdate
YearbookThe Charger
Websitedhs.midlandps.org

Herbert Henry Dow High School is a public high school located in Midland, Michigan, United States. The school, a part of Midland Public Schools, is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence[2] and in 2008 was named one of the top 20 High Schools in Michigan in a study commissioned by US News & World Report.[3]

History[]

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-square-foot (25,000 m2) 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 square feet (450 m2) was added in 1999. Music and athletic facilities were enhanced in 2005 as part of a 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m2) building expansion which cost $3,827,697.[2]

Academics[]

Dow High School has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools every year since 1972.[4]

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "HH Dow High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b [1] Dow High School website, Student Handbook
  3. ^ US News & World Report: Nov 30, 2007-Gold & Silver: Top Performing Schools By State
  4. ^ Dow High School website: About Herbert Henry Dow High School

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