Quitman High School (Arkansas)

Quitman High School
Address
6275 Heber Springs Road West
Quitman, Arkansas 72131
United States
Coordinates 35°23′32.4″N 92°11′45.1″W / 35.392333°N 92.195861°W / 35.392333; -92.195861Coordinates: 35°23′32.4″N 92°11′45.1″W / 35.392333°N 92.195861°W / 35.392333; -92.195861
Information
Type Public
NCES District ID 0511880[1]
NCES School ID 051188000947[2]
Principal Rhonda Bradford
Grades 7–12
Number of students 277
Color(s)      Black
     Gold
Mascot Bulldog
USNWR ranking      Bronze Medalist
Website www.quitman.k12.ar.us

Quitman High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school for grades seven through twelve serving the community of Quitman, Arkansas, United States. Quitman High School is the only high school managed in rural Cleburne County by the Quitman School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams with the opportunity for college credit. Quitman is associated with the Conway Area Career Center to support the students' career and technical education needs.

In 2012, Quitman High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools 2012 report produced by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Quitman High School mascot is the bulldog and black and gold serve as the school colors. For the 2012–2014 seasons,[4] the Quitman Bulldogs participate in the 2A-5 Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Bulldogs competing in baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, football, golf (boys/girls), softball, and track and field.[5]

The 2A-5 Conference consists of:

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Quitman School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Quitman High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Best High Schools 2012 Report, Quitman High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
  4. ↑ "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  5. ↑ "School Profile, Quitman High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
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