Hazen High School (Arkansas)
| Hazen High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
477 North Hazen Avenue Hazen, Arkansas 72064 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°34′49″N 94°13′16″W / 34.58028°N 94.22111°WCoordinates: 34°34′49″N 94°13′16″W / 34.58028°N 94.22111°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Hazen School District |
| NCES District ID | 0507530[1] |
| NCES School ID | 050753000465[2] |
| Faculty | 15.79 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 183[2] (2011–12) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.59[2] |
| Campus type | Rural; distant[2] |
| Color(s) |
Purple White |
| Sports | Football, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field |
| Mascot | Hornet |
| Team name | Hazen Hornets |
| Accreditation |
Arkansas Department of Education AdvancED (1953–) |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012)[3] |
| Affiliations | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website |
www |
Hazen High School is an accredited public secondary school located in rural, distant community of Hazen, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive education to more than 150 students annually in grades nine through twelve. Hazen High School is one of two public high schools in Prairie County and is the sole high school administered by the Hazen School District.
Academics
The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1953.[4]
Hazen High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Fine Arts
Students may participate in various musical and performing arts including: band (e.g., concert band, jazz band), choir (e.g., a cappella, barbershop quartet, beautyshop quartet) and theater (e.g., competitive speech, drama, stagecraft). Visual Arts classes include Art 1, 2 D and 3 D, with Advance Placement in drawing, 2 D and 3 D studio art, in addition Hazen High School offers Photography 1,2, and 3 with both digital and darkroom experiences. Visual Arts clubs include, Art Club, Illustrators, and National Art Honors.
Extracurricular activities
The Hazen High School mascot is the Hornet with the school colors of purple and white.
Athletics
For the 2012–14 seasons, the Hazen Hornets participate in the 2A Classification within the 2A Region 4 Conference as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with student-athletes competing in football, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, golf (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[5]
Clubs and traditions
Hazen students participate in a variety of clubs and organization, which provide membership, activities, events and conferences, including Art Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and Student Council.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Hazen School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Hazen High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Mena High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ↑ "School Profile, Hazen High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 26, 2012.