Nettleton High School (Arkansas)

Nettleton High School
Address
4201 Chieftain Lane
Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72450
United States
Coordinates 35°48′45″N 90°38′58″W / 35.81250°N 90.64944°WCoordinates: 35°48′45″N 90°38′58″W / 35.81250°N 90.64944°W
Information
Status Open
School board Nettleton School Board
School district Nettleton School District
NCES District ID 0510440[1]
Oversight Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB Code 041815
NCES School ID 051044000762[2]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 877 (2010-11[2])
Student to teacher ratio 13.27[2]
Education system ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement
Campus type City; small
School color(s)      Black
     Gold
Athletics conference 5A East (2012-14)
Mascot Raider
Team name Nettleton Raiders
Accreditation AdvancED (1965-)
USNWR ranking Unranked (2012)
Feeder schools Nettleton Junior High School (6-8)
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Website nettleton.ar.schoolwebpages.com.

Nettleton High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County, Arkansas and the only high school managed by the Nettleton School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Nettleton Junior High School.

Curriculum

The assumed course of study at Nettleton High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. Nettleton High School has been accredited since 1965 by AdvancED.

Extracurricular activities

The Nettleton High School mascot is the Raider and the school colors and black and gold.

Athletics

For 2012-14, the Nettleton Raiders participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Raiders compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.[3]

Clubs and traditions

The school offers several clubs and organizations for students to serve and collaborate including SkillsUSA, FCCLA, Student Council, National Honor Society.

Notable alumni

References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Nettleton School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 29, 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Nettleton High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved Aug 29, 2012.
  3. "School Profile, Nettleton High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  4. "2012 State Volleyball Championships". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 18 November 2012.

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