Its student body consists primarily of the following ethnicities: white, black, and Hispanic.

[2] Danville High School offers an interscholastic athletics program with numerous sports including baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

The Hawks have won region championships four times including 1983, 1991, 1994, and 1995.

The Hawks current head coach is Andro Williams and play in Smith-Owens Stadium.

The Hawks are currently coached by Ben Mastin and play in Wayne Bowling Gymnasium.