Oark High School
| Oark High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 370 Hwy 215 Oark, Arkansas, 72852 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°41′18″N 93°34′35″W / 35.68833°N 93.57639°WCoordinates: 35°41′18″N 93°34′35″W / 35.68833°N 93.57639°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public (government funded) |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Jasper School District |
| NCES District ID | 0508240[1] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| NCES School ID | 050824000811[2] |
| Teaching staff | 10.10[2] (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 66[2] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6.53[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural; fringe[2] |
| School color(s) | Purple Gold |
| Athletics | Cross Country, Basketball, Track & Field |
| Athletics conference | 1A West (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Hornet |
| Team name | Oark Hornets |
| Accreditation(s) | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked[3] |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | jasper.k12.ar.us |
Oark High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Oark, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools located in Johnson County. With less than 75 students in the 2012–13 school year, it is the smallest of three high schools administered by the Jasper School District, and one of the smallest in the state.
Academics
The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 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.
Oark High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Oark High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Hornet with the school colors of purple and gold.
Athletics
The Oark Hornets participate in various interscholastic activities in the 1A Classification within the 1A West Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Hornets school athletic activities include cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls) and track and field (boys/girls).[4]
Clubs and traditions
OHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Band, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Drama Club, National Beta Club, and the Oark Writers Guild.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Jasper School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Oark High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Oark High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 March 2013.