Highland High School (Arkansas)

Highland High School
Address
1 Rebel Circle
Highland, Arkansas 72542
United States
Coordinates 36°15′45″N 91°31′51″W / 36.26256°N 91.5309°W / 36.26256; -91.5309
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Established August 1964 (1964-08)
Status Open
NCES School ID 050777000491[1]
Dean Jared Richey
Teaching staff 47.08 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 675[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 13.28[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Red
     Gray
Athletics Football, Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer
Athletics conference 4A Region 3
Mascot Rebel
Team name Highland Rebels
Accreditation ADE
AdvancED (1975–)
USNWR ranking      Bronze Medalist
Website highlandrebels.k12.ar.us

Highland High School (HHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the town of Highland, Arkansas, United States, located north of Hardy. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 8 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Sharp County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Highland School District.

Academics

Established in August 1964 with its first graduating class in May 1965, Highland High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1975.[2] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Highland High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Highland High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Rebel with red and gray serving as the school colors.[4]

Athletics

The Highland Rebels compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 3 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Rebels participate in football, bowling (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, competitive cheer, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4][5]

Football games are played at the school's Rebel Memorial Stadium.

Clubs and traditions

Highland students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Highland High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  2. "Institution Summary, Highland High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  3. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  4. 1 2 "School Profile, Highland High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  5. "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
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