Marked Tree High School
| Marked Tree High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
406 Saint Francis Street Marked Tree, Arkansas United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°31′38″N 90°25′13″W / 35.52722°N 90.42028°WCoordinates: 35°31′38″N 90°25′13″W / 35.52722°N 90.42028°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Marked Tree School District |
| NCES District ID | 0509420[1] |
| CEEB code | 041570 |
| NCES School ID | 050942000687[2] |
| Faculty | 16.29 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 175[2] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.74[2] |
| Color(s) |
Blue Gold |
| Athletics conference | 2A 3 (2012-14) |
| Mascot | Indian |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist (2012)[3] |
| Website |
mtree |
Marked Tree High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades 7 through 12 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, United States. Marked Tree is one of five public high schools in Poinsett County and is the only high school in the Marked Tree School District. Marked Tree High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools ranking report.[3] The school is accredited by AdvancED since 1965.[4]
Academics
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1952.[4]
In 2012, Marked Tree High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools ranking report; it was one of 83 high schools in Arkansas recognized.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Marked Tree High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Indians with blue and gold serving as its school colors.
Athletics
For 2012-14, the Marked Tree Indians compete in the 2A Region 3 (Football) Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association. The Indians participate in a variety of Interscholastic activities including football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track (boys/girls).[5]
- Golf: The boys golf team won the 2A classification's state golf championship in fall 2011.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Marked Tree School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Marked Tree High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- 1 2 3 "2012 Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved Sep 13, 2012.
- 1 2 "School Profile, Marked Tree High School". AdvancED. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Marked Tree High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 20, 2013.