Sparkman High School (Arkansas)
| Sparkman High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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325 West Main Street Sparkman, Arkansas 71763 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°54′58″N 92°51′5″W / 33.91611°N 92.85139°WCoordinates: 33°54′58″N 92°51′5″W / 33.91611°N 92.85139°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB code | 042305 |
| NCES School ID | 050729001016[1] |
| Teaching staff | 10.45 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 95 (2010–11[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.09[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular (Core), Career Focus, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Purple Gold |
| Athletics conference | 1A 7 East (2012–14)[2] |
| Mascot | Raider[2] |
| Team name | Sparkman Raiders |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012) |
| Feeder to | Sparkman Elementary School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website |
www |
Sparkman High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Sparkman, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 for approximately 100 students. It is one of two public high schools in Dallas County and is one of two high schools administered by the (Camden) Harmony Grove School District, which is based in Ouachita County.
Academics
The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students may 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 prior to graduation. Sparkman High School is accredited by ADE.
Extracurricular activities
The Sparkman High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Raider with school colors of purple and gold.
Athletics
The Sparkman Raiders compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Raiders play within the 1A 7 East Conference. The Raiders participate in basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[2][3]
Clubs and traditions
Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), EAST Initiative and Quiz Bowl.[2]
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with Sparkman High School. If the person was a SHS student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are includes:
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Sparkman High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "School Profile, Sparkman High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ↑ "Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 11 December 2012.