Rural Special High School

Rural Special High School
Address
13237 AR 263
Fox, Arkansas 72042-1826
United States
Coordinates 35°45′15.6″N 92°17′17″W / 35.754333°N 92.28806°W / 35.754333; -92.28806Coordinates: 35°45′15.6″N 92°17′17″W / 35.754333°N 92.28806°W / 35.754333; -92.28806
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
CEEB code 042190
NCES School ID 051020000965[1]
Principal Junior Barham
Teaching staff 11.30 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 91[1] (2010–11)
  Grade 7 12
  Grade 8 15
  Grade 9 18
  Grade 10 14
  Grade 11 14
  Grade 12 18
Student to teacher ratio 8.05[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Red
     White
Athletics Basketball, Baseball, Softball
Athletics conference 1A East
Mascot Rebel
Team name Rural Special Rebels
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked
Communities served Fox, Meadowcreek, Mozart, Parma, Rushing, Sunnyland, and Turkey Creek
Federal Funding Title I
Website www.ruralspecial.com

Rural Special High School is a comprehensive public high school based in the rural, fringe community of Fox, Arkansas, United States. As one of the smallest schools in the state, the school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12 for the rural, isolated communities of Fox, Meadowcreek, Mozart, Parma, Rushing, Sunnyland, and Turkey Creek. As a result of school district consolidations within the state, Rural Special is one of three high schools consolidated to form the Mountain View School District based in Stone County, Arkansas.

Academics

Rural Special High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Rural Special receives Title I federal funding.[1]

Rural Special High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Rural Special High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Rebel with red and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Rural Special Rebels compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification—the state's smallest classification—from the 1A 2 South Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Rebels field teams in basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and fastpitch softball.[3]

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Rural Special High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  2. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  3. "School Profile, Rural Special High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
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