Rison High School
| Rison High School | |
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| Address | |
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700 Main Street , 71665 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°15′51″N 90°17′26″W / 36.26417°N 90.29056°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public (government funded) |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Cleveland County School District |
| NCES District ID | 0500067[3] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 042150 |
| NCES School ID | 050006700951[2] |
| Teaching staff | 33.02[2] (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 353[2] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.69[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural; distant[2] |
| Color(s) | Blue Gray |
| Athletics | Football, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Cheer |
| Athletics conference | 2A Region 8 (football), 2A Region 7 West (basketball) |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Team name | Rison Wildcats |
| Accreditation | ADE; AdvancED (1958–) |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked[1] |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | www |
Rison High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades six through twelve in the rural community of Rison, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools located in Clay County and is the sole high school of the Cleveland County School District.
Academics
The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1958.[4] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 24 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.
Rison High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[1]
Extracurricular activities
The Rison High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Wildcat with the school colors of black and gold.
Athletics
The Rison Wildcats participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification within the 2A Region 3 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wildcats compete in football, cross country (girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and competitive cheer.[5]
Clubs and traditions
RHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Art Club, Chess Club, Fire Marshals, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), Library Club, National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Spanish Club, Student Council, Drama Club, and International Thespian Society.
References
- ^ a b "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - Rison High School (050006700951)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Rison School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ "Institution Summary, Piggott High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ "School Profile, Rison High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
