Rick Hansen Secondary School
Rick Hansen Secondary School is a prominent public high school situated in a suburban area of north-central Mississauga, offering schooling for grades 9-12. The school is a member of the Peel District School Board.
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There are currently nearly 1500 students registered at this large and respected facility.
Rick Hansen Secondary School was originally founded in 1999, and has expanded over the years. Today the school is rated one of the better public high schools in Ontario, and it offers a good assortment of academic courses.
Academic Programs
Dual Credit
Dual Credit programs provide grade 11 and 12 students with the opportunity to earn both college and high school credits at the same time. College credits earned may be applied to a college program after high school, including colleges such as Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Seneca and Sheridan.
EHS
Explore High Skills (EHS) is a program for grade 9 and 10 students that serves as a precursor to the SHSM program. EHS provides students with an engaging pathway to sector-related programs.
Rick Hansen Secondary School has EHS programs for the Manufacturing sector, and for Hospitality & Tourism.
SHSM
Rick Hansen SS offers Specialist High Skills Majors in Hospitality & Tourism, and also Manufacturing & Robotics.
French Language
At this high school, students can find French language instruction in Core French.
OYAP
The school is also a participant in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) for skilled trades.
Feeder Schools
Elementary and middle schools that “feed” Rick Hansen Secondary School include:
- Whitehorn Public School (K-5), 5785 Whitehorn Ave, Mississauga
- Champlain Trail Public School (K-5), 895 Ceremonial Dr, Mississauga
- Sherwood Mills Public School (K-5), 1385 Sherwood Mills Blvd, Mississauga
- Edenrose Public School (K-5), 1342 Edenrose St, Mississauga
- Huntington Ridge Public School (K-5), 345 Huntington Ridge Dr, Mississauga
- Cooksville Creek Public School (K-5), 5100 Salishan Cir, Mississauga
- Fallingbrook Middle School (6-8), 5187 Fallingbrook Dr, Mississauga
- Fairwind Senior Public School (6-8), 5235 Fairwind Dr, Mississauga
Address & Contact Information
Address: 1150 Dream Crest Rd.
Mississauga, ON L5V 1N6
Phone number: 905-567-4260
Email: rickhansen.ss@peelsb.com
Website: https://rickhansen.peelschools.org/
School Board: Peel District School Board
School Type: Public High School
Academic Calendar: Semesters
School Hours:
- Sun Closed
- Mon 8:30 a.m.–3:05 p.m.
- Tue 8:30 a.m.–3:05 p.m.
- Wed 8:30 a.m.–3:05 p.m.
- Thu 8:30 a.m.–3:05 p.m.
- Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:05 p.m.
- Sat Closed
School Size: students: 1500
Religious Affiliation: None
Foundation Year: 1999
School Uniform: NO
Language of Instruction: English
Gender: Coeducational
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Facilities
Although RHSS was founded over 30 years ago, it offers a good assortment of modern classrooms and work spaces for students.
In addition, the school also features numerous drama and art rooms, video animation studios, music areas, a library, a large gymnasium, a large commercial kitchen, a fitness centre, plus athletic fields and more than a dozen computer and robotics lab areas.
Sports
RHSS is renowned for its “STORM” sports teams, and offers a wide assortment of athletic opportunities for students, including:
- football
- flag football
- hockey
- volleyball
- wrestling
- rugby
- cricket
- basketball
- archery
- golf
- cross-country running
- badminton
- baseball
- swimming
- soccer
- tennis
- table tennis
- track and field
Extracurricular
This high school has a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, including:
- STEM Club
- DECA Club
- Drama Council
- Chess Club
- Eco Club
- Peer Mentors
- FIRST Robotics
- Hansen for Humanity
- Improv Club
- Concert Band
- Science Club
- Mental Health Awareness Club
- Emerging Leaders
- Athletic Council
- Student Activity Council
- Model UN
- Student Ambassadors
Rick Hansen Secondary School Ranking
This public high school has consistently scored above average in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking. This year’s score was 6.1 out of a possible 10, and the school is rated at 367th place out of 746 high schools in the province of Ontario. Compare school rankings.
Online Reviews
Google reviews have generally been positive, averaging 3.2 out of 5, with dozens of reviews posted.
School and Nearby Amenities
For recreation, Rick Hansen Secondary School has a large gymnasium, and a full assortment of track and field facilities.
The school is located in the northwest part of Mississauga, serving an area that borders the historic town of Streetsville, as well as a large swath of north central Mississauga.
It is close to the commercial areas in Streetsville, and has easy access to both the 403 and 401 Highways. The nearest GO Station is Streetsville.
Boundary Map
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Rick Hansen SS boundaries cover a large area extending from the 403 Highway in the south, to Britannia Rd W. in the north, with an irregular boundary on its western edge, roughly following Creditview Rd. It’s eastern boundary reaches Hurontario St.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data is up-to-date. It’s important to note, however, that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify exact boundaries or school locations, contact your school board.
Conclusion
Rick Hansen Secondary School has consistently scored above average in the provincial rankings for all high schools in Ontario as shown by ranking results from the Fraser Institute.
It also provides a wide array of specialty learning programs and extra-curricular activities that can enrich students in grades 9-12.
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