Dermott High School
| Dermott High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 525 East Speedway Street Dermott, Arkansas, 71638 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°31′18″N 91°25′43″W / 33.52167°N 91.42861°WCoordinates: 33°31′18″N 91°25′43″W / 33.52167°N 91.42861°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School board | Dermott Board of Education |
| Superintendent | Kelvin Gragg |
| NCES School ID | 050517000239[1] |
| Principal | Terry Swilley |
| Teaching staff | 25.16 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 205[1] (2010–11) |
| Grade 7 | 34 |
| Grade 8 | 33 |
| Grade 9 | 36 |
| Grade 10 | 25 |
| Grade 11 | 37 |
| Grade 12 | 40 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8.15[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) | Black Orange |
| Athletics | Basketball, Track and Field |
| Athletics conference | 2A Region 7 West (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Ram |
| Team name | Dermott Rams |
| Accreditation(s) | ADE AdvancED (1954–) |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012) |
| Yearbook | The Rams Horn |
| Feeder schools | Dermott Elementary School (PK–6) |
| Website | dermott.k12.ar.us |
Dermott High School is an accredited public high school located in the community of Dermott, Arkansas, United States for more than 200 students in grades 7 through 12. Dermott High School is the only high school administered by the Dermott School District and is one of two public high schools based in Chicot County, Arkansas.
History
In summer 1885, Dermott established its first public white school, which was used in the winter as a black school. After its first year, various buildings were used until 1908 when the current school system was established including a new elementary school.[2] The original 1908 brick building was used until 1976.[3]
Academics
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams. Graduating students who complete Smart Core requirements and maintain a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or above will be conferred as Honor Graduates.
Dermott is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1954.[4]
Extracurricular activities
The Dermott High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Ram with school colors of black and orange.
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Dermott Rams compete in interscholastic sporting activities within the 2A Classification from the 2A Region 7 West Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Rams participate in boys and girls basketball and track and field.[5]
- Football: In 1947, Dermott won its only state football championship; Dermott no longer plays football.
- Track and field: In 1981, the Dermott boys track team won the school's only state track and field championship.
- Basketball: The boys basketball teams have won four state championships (1986, 1989, 1991, 1994). In 1986, Dermott capped off a perfect 35-0 undefeated season by winning the state overall basketball championship, which was a now-discontinued tournament played between each classification's state champion.[6]
Clubs and traditions
Dermott students are offered a variety of clubs and organizations including Art Club, Band, Choir, Drama Club, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, National Honor Society, Student Council, and Yearbook.
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Dermott High School. If the person was a Dermott 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:
- Fred Haas (1933)—Professional golfer; 1937 NCAA individual golf champion.[2]
- Larry D. Alexander (1971) - American Artist/Christian Author
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Dermott High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kinney, Albert F. (17 February 1952). "125 Years of History Woven into a Short Story". Chicot County Arkansas Genealogy Homepage. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ↑ "Dermott (Chicot County)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas Culture & History. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Dermott High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Dermott High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ↑ "2011-12 Review of Sports". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Arkansas - Larry Dell Alexander