Marmaduke High School
| Marmaduke High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
1010 Greyhound Drive Marmaduke, Arkansas 72443 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°11′35″N 90°23′40″W / 36.19306°N 90.39444°WCoordinates: 36°11′35″N 90°23′40″W / 36.19306°N 90.39444°W |
| Information | |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Marmaduke School District |
| NCES District ID | 05000160[1] |
| Oversight | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 041575 |
| NCES School ID | 050001600691[2] |
| Principal | Bill Muse |
| Teaching staff | 25.05 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 721 (2010–11 [2]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.69[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Town; fringe |
| School color(s) |
Red White |
| Athletics conference | 2A Region 3 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Greyhound |
| Team name | Marmaduke Greyhounds |
| Accreditation | AdvancED (1990-) |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| Website |
www |
Marmaduke High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Marmaduke, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools in Greene County, Arkansas and is the sole high school managed by the Marmaduke School District.
Academics
The assumed course of study at Marmaduke is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school has been accredited by AdvancED since 1990.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Marmaduke High School mascot is the Greyhound and the school colors and red and white.
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Marmaduke Greyhounds participate in the 2A 3 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Greyhounds compete in interscholastic competition including golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4]
- Basketball: The boys basketball team are 3-time state basketball champions (1958, 1978, 1979). The girls basketball team was a 2A classification state championship finalist in 2013; the team lost to Norphlet 44-41. In 2015 the Lady Greyhounds won the 2A state championship.
Former student Amy Dixon (1995–98) was selected to 5 "All-State" teams (3 softball, 2 basketball), tied for 4th highest in state history.[5]
Clubs and traditions
The school offers several clubs and organizations for students to serve and collaborate including SkillsUSA, Student Council, National Honor Society, TECH TV (broadcast media), choir, EAST Initiative and the school's Eagle Scholar Program to promote academics and good citizenship.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Marmaduke School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Marmaduke High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Marmaduke High School". AdvancED. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Marmaduke High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Arkansas High School Sports Record Book 2012-13" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 4, 2013.