Rick Hansen Secondary School

rick hansen secondary school
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. There are currently nearly 1500 students registered at this large and respected facility.

Rick Hansen Secondary 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.

Rick Hansen offers Specialist High Skills Majors in Hospitality and Tourism, and also Manufacturing and Robotics. At this high school, students can find French language instruction in Core French.

The school is also a participant in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) for skilled trades.

Feeder schools include:

  • Whitehorn Public School
  • Champlain Trail Public School
  • Sherwood Mills Public School
  • Edenrose Public School
  • Huntington Ridge Public School
  • Cooksville Creek Public School
  • Fallingbrook Middle School
  • Fairwind Senior Public School

Address & Contact Information

1150 Dream Crest Rd.

Mississauga, ON. L5V 1N6

Phone number: 905-567-4260

Email: rickhansen.ss@peelsb.com

Websitehttps://rickhansen.peelschools.org/

School Board: Peel District School Board

School Type: Public High School

Academic Calendar: Semesters

School Size: students: 1500

Religious Affiliation: None

Foundation Year: 1999

School Uniform: NO

Language of Instruction: English

Gender: Coeducational

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 center, plus athletic fields and more than a dozen computer and robotics lab areas.

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Rick Hansen Public High School
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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
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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 6.7 out of a possible 10, and the school is rated at 281st place out of 739 high schools in the province of Ontario. Compare school rankings.

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.

Rick Hansen Secondary School Boundary Map

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rick hansen secondary school boundary map

Rick Hansen 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 legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your school board.

Conclusion

In 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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Rick Hansen Secondary School
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Review and description of Rick Hansen Secondary School, a public high school in Mississauga, Ontario. Topics include school ranking, boundaries, facilities, academic programs, sports, extracurricular clubs.
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