Glen Rose High School
| Glen Rose High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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14334 Hwy 67 Malvern, Arkansas 72104 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°27′18″N 92°43′49″W / 34.45500°N 92.73028°WCoordinates: 34°27′18″N 92°43′49″W / 34.45500°N 92.73028°W |
| Information | |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Glen Rose School District |
| NCES District ID | 0506630[1] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 041527 |
| NCES School ID | 050663000398[2] |
| Principal | Vic Gandolph |
| Teaching staff | 23.41 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 308 (2010–11[2]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.06[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| School color(s) |
Red White |
| Athletics conference | 5A West (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Beaver |
| Team name | Glen Rose Beavers[3] |
| Feeder schools | Glen Rose Middle School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website |
www |
Glen Rose High School (GRHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving more than 300 students in grades nine through twelve in Malvern, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three high schools in Malvern, one of five public high schools in Hot Spring County and the sole high school administered by the Glen Rose School District.
Academics
Glen Rose High School has been accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1986.[4] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit.
Glen Rose is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[5]
Extracurricular activities
The Glen Rose High School mascot is the Beaver with school colors of red and white.
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Glen Rose Beavers participate in various interscholastic activities in the 3A Classification from the 3A Region 5 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include football, basketball (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, archery, baseball, softball and track and field (boys/girls).[3]
- Competitive dance: The competitive dance team has won two consecutive state (3A-2A-1A classifications) dance championships in 2011 and 2012.
Clubs and traditions
Beyond athletic activities, Glen Rose students participate in a full range of clubs and organizations including Chess Club, Choir, Student Council, National Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and Band.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Glen Rose School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Glen Rose High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- 1 2 "School Profile, Glen Rose High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Glen Rose High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ↑ "Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 22 February 2013.