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Revision as of 02:56, 20 December 2012
| Monticello High School | |
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| Address | |
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2270 Clyde Ross Drive , Arkansas 71655 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| NCES School ID | 50984000721[1] |
| Teaching staff | 59.40 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 635[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.69[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Color(s) | Blue White |
| Athletics | Football, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer, Debate, Speech |
| Athletics conference | 4A Region 8 |
| Mascot | Billy Goats (spelled Bearkatz) |
| Team name | Monticello Billies |
| Accreditation | ADE AdvancED (1929–) |
| Website | www |
Monticello High School is a nationally recognized and accredited public high school located in the rural community of Monticello, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive secondary education for approximately 400 students each year in grades 7 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Drew County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Monticello School District.
Academics
Monticello High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.
Monticello High School was nationally recognized for its academic programs as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools 2012 report by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The Monticello High School mascot and athletic emblem are the Billies (referring to the Billy goat) with red, white and blue serving as the school colors.[3]
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Monticello Billies compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 8 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Billies participate in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), speech, debate, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, dance, baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).[3][4]
Clubs and traditions
Monticello students may 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), Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Monticello High School (50984000721)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ a b c "School Profile, Monticello High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
