Marvell High School

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Marvell High School
Address
1018B Hwy 49
Marvell, Arkansas, 72348
United States
Coordinates 34°57′2″N 90°28′22″W / 34.95056°N 90.47278°W / 34.95056; -90.47278Coordinates: 34°57′2″N 90°28′22″W / 34.95056°N 90.47278°W / 34.95056; -90.47278
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
School district Marvell–Elaine School District
CEEB Code 041585
NCES School ID 050951000694[1]
Teaching staff 29.03 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 232  (2010–11[1])
Student to teacher ratio 7.99[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement (AP)
Campus type Rural; remote[1]
School color(s)      Blue
     Gold
Athletics conference 2A 6 (2012–14)
Sports Football, basketball, track,
Mascot Mustang horse
Team name Marvell Mustangs
Accreditation(s) ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association

Marvell High School (MHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in Marvell, Arkansas, United States. MHS provides secondary education for more than 220 students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Phillips County and one of two high schools administered by the Marvell–Elaine School District.

Academics

Marvell High School is a Title I school that is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Extracurricular activities

The Marvell High School mascot for academic and athletic teams are the Mustangs with blue and gold serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Marvell Mustangs compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification, the state's second smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. For 2012–14, the Mustangs play within the 2A 6 Conference. Marvell fields junior varsity and varsity teams including football, basketball (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).[2]

  • Track and field: The girls track team a state track championship in 1983.

Clubs and traditions

Marvell students engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Band, Choir, Beta Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Key Club, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Marvell High School. If the person was a Marvell 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

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Marvell High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 4 April 2013. 
  2. "School Profile, Marvell High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 4 April 2013. 

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