Smackover High School

Smackover High School
Address
1 Buckaroo Lane
Smackover, Arkansas 71762
United States
Coordinates 33°21′58″N 92°43′50″W / 33.36611°N 92.73056°W / 33.36611; -92.73056
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
School district Smackover School District
CEEB code 042285
NCES School ID 051251001009[1]
Teaching staff 35.76 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 282[1] (2014-15)
Student to teacher ratio 10.34[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Black
     White
Slogan Building
Upon
Caring,
Knowledge, and
Spirit!
Athletics conference 3A 6 (football); 3A 8 (basketball)
Mascot Buckaroo
Nickname Battlin' Buckaroos
Team name Smackover Buckaroos
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked (2012)
Website smackover.k12.ar.us

Smackover High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Smackover, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for more than 280 students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of six public high schools in Union County. It is the sole high school administered by the Smackover School District.

Academics

Smackover High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, 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.

Extracurricular activities

The Smackover High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Buckaroo with black and white serving as the school colors.[2]

Athletics

For 2015-2017, the Smackover Battlin' Buckaroos participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 6 (football) and 3A Region 8 (basketball) conferences, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Buckaroos compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[2]

Clubs and traditions

Smackover students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Beta Club, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Smackover High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "School Profile, Smackover High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
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