Harrisburg High School (Arkansas)
| Harrisburg High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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501 West South Street Harrisburg, Arkansas 72432 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°33′49″N 90°43′36″W / 35.5635954°N 90.7266035°WCoordinates: 35°33′49″N 90°43′36″W / 35.5635954°N 90.7266035°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Motto | Think ~ Dream ~ Believe ~ Achieve |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB code | 041020 |
| NCES School ID | 050735000447[1] |
| Teaching staff | 30.11 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 332[1] (2010–11) |
| • Grade 9 | 106 |
| • Grade 10 | 81 |
| • Grade 11 | 81 |
| • Grade 12 | 64 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.03[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered |
Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Black Orange |
| Athletics | Football, Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track, Cheer |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 3 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Hornet |
| Team name | Harrisburg Hornets |
| Accreditation |
ADE AdvancED (1957–) |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist |
| Yearbook | The Hornet |
| Communities served | Harrisburg, Weiner, Cherry Valley, Trumann |
| Website | Template:URL Harrisburg Site |
Harrisburg High School (HHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the city of Harrisburg, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12 serving all or portions of the communities of Harrisburg, Weiner, Cherry Valley, and Trumann within Poinsett County, Arkansas and is the sole high school administered by the Harrisburg School District.
Academics
Harrisburg High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1957.[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.
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Hornet with black and orange serving as the school colors.[4]
Athletics
The Harrisburg Hornets compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 3 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Hornets participate in football, volleyball, bowling (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls) and track and field (boys/girls).[4]
The Harrisburg Lady Hornets volleyball teams have been one of the state's most successful with four state championships (1991, 1993, 1995, 1996).[5]
In 2009, the Harrisburg cheer squad captured the 3A state championship in competitive cheer.
Clubs and traditions
Harrisburg 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 Hornet yearbook.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Harrisburg High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Harrisburg High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- 1 2 "School Profile, Harrisburg 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.