Herbert Henry Dow High School
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]
| Herbert Henry Dow High School | |
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3901 North Saginaw Road , 48640 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°38′23.41″N 84°16′31.61″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1968 |
| School district | Midland Public Schools |
| Principal | Ted Davis |
| Teaching staff | 64.60 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,271 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.58[1] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Fight song | Across the Field |
| Athletics conference | Saginaw Valley League |
| Nickname | Chargers |
| Newspaper | Update |
| Yearbook | The Charger |
| Website | dhs |
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
- David Lee Camp, member of the United States House of Representatives
- Michael Cohrs, Group Executive Committee Deutsche Bank
- Meredith McGrath, former professional tennis player on the Women's Tennis Association
- Chuck Moss, member of the Michigan House of Representatives
- Joseph P. Overton, creator of the Overton Window * Jalen Parmele, former Jacksonville Jaguars running back, drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the 2008 NFL Draft
- Bill Schuette, District Court of Appeals Judge, former member of the United States House of Representatives and Attorney General of the State of Michigan
- Steve Shelley, drummer for the band Sonic Youth
- Cheryl Studer, Grammy Award winning dramatic soprano
- Scott Winchester, former MLB pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds
References
- "HH Dow High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- Dow High School website, Student Handbook
- US News & World Report: Nov 30, 2007-Gold & Silver: Top Performing Schools By State
- Dow High School website: About Herbert Henry Dow High School
