Blevins High School
| Blevins High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 5954 Highway 29 North Blevins, Arkansas, United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°52′29.1″N 93°34′20″W / 33.874750°N 93.57222°WCoordinates: 33°52′29.1″N 93°34′20″W / 33.874750°N 93.57222°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Blevins School District |
| NCES District ID | 0503300[1] |
| CEEB Code | 040225 |
| NCES School ID | 050330000090[2] |
| Faculty | 24.51 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 287 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.71[2] |
| Color(s) | Red White |
| Athletics conference | 2A 7 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Hornet |
| Team name | Blevins Hornets |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist[3] |
| Website | blevinshornets.weebly.com |
Blevins High School is a secondary school in Blevins, Arkansas, United States. The school is the only secondary school serving grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Hope; the other is Hope High School and it is one of four high schools in Hempstead County and the sole high school in the Blevins School District.
In 2012, Blevins was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Report.[3] The school is accredited by AdvancED since 2003.[4]
Curriculum
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular courses and exsams and may self-select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams with the opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE.
Extracurricular activities
The Blevins High School mascot is the Hornet with red and white serving as its school colors.
Athletics
For 2012-14, the Blevins Hornets compete in the 2A Region 7 East Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include basketball (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track (boys/girls).[5]
Clubs and traditions
Students at Blevins have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and organizations including Art Club, Beta Club, FBLA, FCCLA, National FFA Organization, Library Club, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Yearbook.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Blevins School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Blevins High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Blevins High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ↑ "School Profile, Blevins High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 13 December 2012.