Gravette High School
| Gravette High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
325 Lion Drive Gravette, Arkansas 72734 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°15′37.6″N 94°29′38.6″W / 36.260444°N 94.494056°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| NCES School ID | 050684000414[1] |
| Teaching staff | 39.86 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 535[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.42[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered |
Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
black orange |
| Athletics conference | 4A Region 1 |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Team name | Gravette Lions |
| Accreditation |
ADE; AdvancED (1993–) |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Feeder schools | Gravette Middle School (6–8) |
| Website |
ghs |
Gravette High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Gravette, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Benton County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Gravette School District.
Academics
Gravette High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1983.[2] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.
In 2012, Gravette High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Gravette High School mascot and athletic emblem is the lion with black and orange serving as the school colors.[4]
Athletics
The Gravette Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 1 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[4]
Clubs and traditions
Gravette students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Hosa, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Foreign Language Club, Art Club, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Gravette High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Gentry High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ↑ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- 1 2 "School Profile, Gravette High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 19 November 2012.