Christian County High School
| Christian County High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1 Tiger Way , 42240 36°48′36.1974″N 87°28′21.543″W / 36.810054833°N 87.47265083°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
School district | Christian County Public Schools |
Executive Principal | Ken Carver |
Principal of the Academy of Agriculture & Skilled Trades | Cindy Campbell |
Principal of the Academy of Business, Engineering, & Manufacturing | Joe Riley |
Principal of the Academy of Health & Community Services | Arnelle Wesley |
Principal of the Academy of Freshmen Success | Lacy Ramirez |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Website | Christian County High School |
Christian County High School is a four-year public high school located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky with over 1,000 students. It is operated by the Christian County Public Schools school district.
History
In September 1959, five high schools around the county, Pembroke, Crofton, Lacy, Sinking Fork and South Christian were consolidated into Christian County High School in order to offer more educational opportunities. In 1967 Attucks High School, which had been Hopkinsville's first school for Black students, was incorporated into Christian County High School and transformed into a middle school.[1] In 1971, the high school became part of the Christian County Public Schools school district after both the city and county schools were consolidated into the system.[2]
In August 2021, Christian County Public Schools Board voted to consolidate Christian County High School, Hopkinsville High School and Gateway Academy to a College & Career Academy High School (formerly named Hopkinsville–Christian County Academy, now changed to Christian County High School).[3][4] The planned opening of the school is the Fall semester of 2026,[5] with Christian County High School and Hopkinsville High School closing the same semester.[6] The new school is expected to open with 1,950 students[7] on the new 86 acre facility, with over 100 classrooms totalling over 35,000 square feet.[8]
Athletics
Christian County High School has competed in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. The former school mascot was the Colonel and the school colors were red, white, and blue. As of the coming Fall semester, the current school mascot is the Tiger and the school colors are orange, black, and blue.
Notable people
- Raymond Burse, American college administrator[9]
- Anthony Hickey, basketball player[10]
- Brice Long, American country music singer-songwriter[11]
- Tony McCombs, American football player[12]
- Keith Tandy, American football player and coach (born 1989)[13]
- John Tilley, politician[14]
- Cory Trice, American football player (born 2000)[15]
- Chris Whitney, American basketball player[16]
References
- ↑ "Crispus Attucks School (4K)". video. 2017.
- ↑ Keller, Alissa (2022-09-19). "High school consolidation in 1959 marked a major change for Christian County students". Hoptown Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-08-03.
- ↑ "Consolidated High School". Christian.k12.ky.us. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ↑ Carmona, Daynnah (September 5, 2023). "New Christian County High School, with mascot selected, won't open until 2026 - Christian County Now". Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ↑ Brown, Scott (July 30, 2026). "Christian County High School On Track To Open". WKDF. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "'Right on schedule': Christian County's consolidated high school plan moves forward". WKRN News 2. August 18, 2025. Archived from the original on August 19, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ↑ Brown, Jennifer P (March 8, 2026). "As new high school nears completion, community members get a glimpse of how it will run for students". Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ Carmona, Daynnah (July 23, 2025). "Closer look at key features, layout of new 350,000 square foot Christian County High School". Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Raymond Burse, Chair - Kentucky Commission on Human Rights". kchr.ky.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ↑ "#1 Anthony Hickey". Louisiana State University. 2012. Archived from the original on March 13, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Press Release". www.christian.kyschools.us.
- ↑ "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
- ↑ "Keith Tandy Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ↑ Writer, Rebecca Walter, New Era Staff (December 22, 2015). "Tilley sworn in as head of justice cabinet". Kentucky New Era.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Jung, Chris (September 17, 2024). "No Longer a Surprise, Cory Trice Cements His Place with Steelers". Your Sports Edge 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ↑ Wilson, Joe (January 8, 2026). "Ex-Colonel star Whitney talks to team before HHS showdown".