Warren High School (Arkansas)
| Warren High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
803 North Walnut Street Warren, Arkansas 71671 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°37′5″N 92°3′49″W / 33.61806°N 92.06361°WCoordinates: 33°37′5″N 92°3′49″W / 33.61806°N 92.06361°W |
| Information | |
| Motto | Academics Come First |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Warren School District |
| NCES District ID | 050006[1] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 042585 |
| NCES School ID | 050000601130[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 429 (2010–11[2]) |
| • Grade 9 | 111 |
| • Grade 10 | 105 |
| • Grade 11 | 95 |
| • Grade 12 | 118 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.39[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered |
Regular Career Focus Advanced Placement |
| School color(s) |
Black Orange |
| Song | Hail to the Warren High |
| Athletics conference | 4A Region 8 (2012–14) |
| Nickname | Jacks |
| Team name | Warren Fightin' Lumberjacks [3] |
| Accreditation |
ADE; AdvancED (1925–) |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Communities served | Warren |
| Feeder schools | Warren Middle School (6–8) |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website |
www |
Warren High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades nine through twelve in Warren, Arkansas, United States. Established in 1901, the school supports families in Warren and nearby unincorporated communities in Bradley County and is the sole high school administered by the Warren School District.
Academics
The Warren High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1925.[4]
Curriculum
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity to receive college credit. According to the student handbook, exceptional students may be awarded an Honors Graduates based on participation in 10 advanced courses, two credits in foreign language and a 3.5 grade point average (GPA).
Extracurricular activities
The Warren High School mascot is the Fightin' Lumberjack with school colors of black and orange.
Athletics
For the 2012–14 school years, the Warren Fightin' Lumberjacks participate in the 4A Classification within the 4A Region 8 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Fightin' Lumberjacks compete in various interscholastic activities including football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), and competitive cheer.[3]
Clubs and traditions
Warren students participate in a full range of clubs and organizations including Art Club, Band, Bible Club, Choir, Student Council, National Honor Society, Fire Marshals, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Spanish Club, Yearbook, Young Gentlemen's Club, and Young Ladies' Club.
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Warren High School. If the person was a Warren High School 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 included.
- Greg Childs (2007)—Professional NFL football player.
- Maud Crawford (1911)—Attorney and famous 1957 missing persons case.[5]
- Harvey Parnell (ca. 1898)—Politician; 29th Governor of Arkansas (1928–1933).
- Rob Reep, (2006)—historian and filmmaker
- Jarius Wright (2008)—Professional NFL football player.
- Chris Gragg (2008)—Professional NFL football player.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Warren School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Warren High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- 1 2 "School Profile, Warren High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Warren High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ↑ "Maud Robinson Crawford (1891-1957)". encyclopediaofarkansas.net. Retrieved 14 January 2011.