Harmony Grove High School (Benton, Arkansas)
| Harmony Grove High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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2621 Hwy 229 Benton, Arkansas 72015 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°30′29″N 92°38′37″W / 34.50806°N 92.64361°WCoordinates: 34°30′29″N 92°38′37″W / 34.50806°N 92.64361°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| NCES District ID | 0507320[1] |
| NCES School ID | 050732000444[2] |
| Teaching staff | 22.43 [2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 308 (2010–11[2]) |
| • Grade 9 | 103 |
| • Grade 10 | 57 |
| • Grade 11 | 87 |
| • Grade 12 | 61 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.73 [2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core Curriculum |
| Classes offered |
Regular, Career Focus, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Color(s) |
Red White |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 5 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Cardinal |
| Team name | Harmony Grove Cardinals |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Yearbook | The Cardinal |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| Website |
cardinals |
Harmony Grove High School is a public junior/senior high school that provides comprehensive secondary education for students in grades seven through twelve in southwest Benton, Arkansas, United States. The school is often referred to as Haskell Harmony Grove High School to distinguish this school from another of the same name within Arkansas.
Academics
The assumed course of study for students follow the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE.
Harmony Grove is one of twenty high schools to be recognized with the 2012 College Readiness Award by the Arkansas ACT Council in recognition of improving the participation rate of students taking the ACT college readiness exam.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The mascot and athletic emblem for Harmony Grove High School is the Cardinal with red and white serving as school colors.
Athletics
For 2012–14 school years, the school participates in interscholastic competition within the 3A Classification and 3A-5 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) in such sports as football, soccer (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), cross country (boy/girls), basketball, baseball, softball, and competitive cheer.[4]
Benton Harmony Grove won the state softball championship for three consecutive years (2002, 2003, 2004).[5]
Clubs and traditions
Students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including FBLA, Beta Club, SkillsUSA (formally VICA), FCCLA, Student Council, Christian Council, Art Club, Arkansas Scholars, French Club, Annual Staff, National Honor Society, Science Club, G.T., and Rodeo/4H.
Notable alumni
- Jimmy "Red" Parker—American football coach who started the school's football program in 2009.[6]
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Harmony Grove School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Harmony Grove High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "Arkansas High Schools Receive College Readiness Award". Arkansas Department of Education. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Harmony Grove HS - Benton". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "2011–2012 Review of Sports" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ Briggs, Josh (7 February 2012). "Parker named Coach of the Year". Benton Courier. Retrieved 30 November 2012.