Lavaca High School
| Lavaca High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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311 Holly Street Lavaca, Arkansas 72941-0008 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°19′58″N 94°10′31″W / 35.3328135°N 94.1752764°WCoordinates: 35°19′58″N 94°10′31″W / 35.3328135°N 94.1752764°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Established | 1915 |
| Status | Open |
| Superintendent | Steve Rose |
| NCES School ID | 050873000587[1] |
| Dean | Jared Richey |
| Principal | Felicia Owen |
| Teaching staff | 25.15 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 276[1] (2010–11) |
| • Grade 9 | 65 |
| • Grade 10 | 81 |
| • Grade 11 | 59 |
| • Grade 12 | 71 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.97[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered |
Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Purple Gold |
| Athletics | Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 4 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Golden Arrow |
| Team name | Lavaca Golden Arrows |
| Accreditation |
ADE AdvancED (1995–) |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist |
| Yearbook | The Arrow |
| Feeder schools | Lavaca Elementary School (5–8) |
| Website |
www |
Lavaca High School (LHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the city of Lavaca, Arkansas, United States. Located near Arkansas Highway 255, the school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12 as one of six public high schools in Sebastian County, Arkansas and is the sole high school administered by the Lavaca School District.
Academics
Lavaca High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1995.[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.
Lavaca 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 Lavaca High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Golden Arrow with purple and gold serving as the school colors.[4]
Athletics
The Lavaca Golden Arrows compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 4 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Golden Arrows participate in football, volleyball, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4][5]
In 1986 and 2001, the Lavaca baseball team captured its classification's state championship. In 2008, Lavaca won the 3A state volleyball championship.
Clubs and traditions
Lavaca 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), Quiz Bowl, and The Arrow yearbook.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Lavaca High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Lavaca High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- 1 2 "School Profile, Lavaca High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ↑ "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 23 November 2012.