Hannibal High School (Missouri)

Hannibal High School is a public high school located in Hannibal, Missouri. HHS serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in Hannibal School District #60.

Hannibal High School
Address
Map
4500 McMasters Avenue

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63401

United States
Coordinates39°43′17″N 91°23′27″W / 39.7213°N 91.3908°W / 39.7213; -91.3908
Information
TypePublic
Established1866
PrincipalTed Sampson
Teaching staff57.42 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1,016 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.69[1]
Color(s)Black and red     [2]
Athletics conferenceNorth Central Missouri Conference
Team namePirates[2]
WebsiteHannibal High School

History

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The first public high school in Hannibal was established in 1866.[3] A new building was constructed in 1934; a number of wood doors to classrooms were replaced in late 2018.[4] HVAC units were added in mid 2019.[5]

Athletics

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HHS athletic teams are nicknamed the Pirates and compete in the North Central Missouri Conference.[6] The school has won two state championships, taking the 1930 Class B boys track and field title as well as the 1990 Class 3A/4A softball championship.[7] In 2008, HHS acquired turf field material from the St. Louis Rams.[8]

Performing arts

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Hannibal has a competitive show choir, "River City Revue".[9]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "HANNIBAL SR. HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Hannibal High School". Missouri State High School Activities Association. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  3. ^ "The History of Hannibal". Hannibal Bicentennial. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  4. ^ Whitaker, Lynsey (January 4, 2019). "Hannibal High School increases safety by installing 44 new classroom doors". KHQA. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  5. ^ Heiple, Tate (2019-08-05). "Hannibal High School gets new air conditioning system". KHQA. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  6. ^ Thomas, Mike (June 8, 2020). "Area high schools formulate plans to resume athletic activities". Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "Hannibal High School State Championships and Top 4 Finishes". Missouri State High School Activities Association. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  8. ^ Henley, Danny (October 11, 2019). "Major renovation of Porter Stadium under consideration". Hannibal Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Hannibal High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "Warren H. Orr". Illinois Courts. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  11. ^ "Representative Lindell Shumake". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  12. ^ Darr, Bev (May 17, 2019). "HHS grads challenged to consider all possibilities". Hannibal Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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