Marshall High School (Arkansas)
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| Address | |
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950 U.S. Highway 65 North Marshall, Arkansas 72650 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°55′17″N 92°39′32″W / 35.92139°N 92.65889°WCoordinates: 35°55′17″N 92°39′32″W / 35.92139°N 92.65889°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Searcy County School District |
| NCES District ID | 0509480[1] |
| NCES School ID | 050948000693[2] |
| Faculty | 43.50 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 411[2] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.45[2] |
| Color(s) | Black White |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 1 (2012-14) |
| Mascot | Bobcat |
| Team name | Marshall Bobcats |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist[3] |
| Website |
www |
Marshall High School (MHS) is a comprehensive public secondary school in Marshall, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Searcy County and the sole high school administered by the Searcy County School District.
Academics
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 2009.[4]
Marshall High School was nationally recognized as Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 from U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Marshall High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Bobcat with black and white serving as its school colors.
Athletics
For 2012-14, the Marshall Bobcats compete in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 1 Conference as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include football, volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer and track (boys/girls).[5]
Clubs and traditions
Marshall students may participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that include Band, National Beta Club, Choir, Drama, EAST Initiative, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, and Student Council.
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Marshall High School. If the person was a Marshall 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:
- David Branscum (1977) - Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives since 2011
- Jim L. Smithson (1960) — Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1975 to 1984; mayor of Marshall
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Searcy County School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Marshall High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Marshall High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Marshall High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 16 January 2013.