Central High School (Helena-West Helena, Arkansas)
| Central High School | |
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| Address | |
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103 School Road Helena-West Helena, Arkansas United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°32′28.9″N 90°37′41.6″W / 34.541361°N 90.628222°WCoordinates: 34°32′28.9″N 90°37′41.6″W / 34.541361°N 90.628222°W |
| Information | |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Helena-West Helena School District |
| NCES District ID | 0507680[1] |
| CEEB code | 041075 |
| NCES School ID | 050768000476[2] |
| Faculty | 68.21 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 684 (2010–11[2]) |
| Education system | Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Royal blue Scarlet red |
| Athletics |
Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track |
| Athletics conference | 5A Central (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Team name | Helena-West Helena Cougars |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| Website | Official website |
Central High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades seven through twelve in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Phillips County and the sole high school administered by the Helena-West Helena School District.
Curriculum
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 25 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity for college credit.
For 2010–11, Central High School's accreditation status is on probation with ADE.
Extracurricular activities
The Helena-West Helena Central mascot is the cougar with the school colors of Royal blue and Scarlet red.
Athletics
The Central Cougars participate in interscholastic athletic activities in the 5A Classification—the state's third largest classification—within the 5A Central Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Cougars field competitive teams in football, volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls), each with support from the cheer squad and the band[3]
- Volleyball: The Lady Cougars volleyball squads are 4-time state volleyball champions (1978, 1980, 1983, 1984).
Clubs and traditions
Central students participate in various clubs and organizations such as: Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), and SkillsUSA.
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Central High School. If the person was a Central High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included:
- Blanche Lincoln (ca. 1978)—Former U.S. Senator from Arkansas and a member of the Democratic Party.
- Brian Stacy Miller (1985)—Federal judge of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
- Raymond Louis Simes (1974) — Founder of first Black owned radio network with stations: KCLT, KAKJ, WNEV serving eastern Arkansas and northern Mississippi. Established in 1984 to present.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Helena/ W.HELENA School DIST.". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ↑ "2012-13 School Record Book". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 24 August 2012.