Wonderview High School

Wonderview High School
Address
2436 AR 95
Hattieville, Arkansas, 72063
United States
Coordinates 35°17′21″N 92°47′9″W / 35.28917°N 92.78583°WCoordinates: 35°17′21″N 92°47′9″W / 35.28917°N 92.78583°W
Information
School type Comprehensive
Established 1934
School district Wonderview School District
NCES District ID 0514370[1]
CEEB Code 041045
NCES School ID 051437001170[2]
Principal Jason Reynolds
Teaching staff 180[2]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 180[2] (2010–11[2])
Student to teacher ratio 8.54[2]
Color(s)      Green
     White
Athletics AAA 1A
Athletics conference 1A 5 North (2012–14)
Mascot Danny the Daredevil
Team name Wonderview Daredevils
USNWR ranking      Bronze Medalist
Newspaper The Daily Flush
Website School Website

Wonderview High School is a comprehensive public high school in Hattieville, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools located in Conway County and is the sole high school administered by Wonderview School District. Established in 1934, the school serves students in grades 7 through 12.

History

The school was established in 1934 by the first superintendent. The name "Wonderview" came from the marvelous view from the north side of the school. The words "wonderful view" was combined to make "Wonderview".

Campus

A gym, a few buildings, and the agri building were built that year, and the main high school building was built in 1943. In 1974, the cafeteria and an extension to the high school were built. In 1983, construction began on a new gym until 1985. In 1993, the old high school building was torn down, and a new one was built. In the 1990s, a new agri building was built, and the old agri building became a bus garage. In 2010, a new cafeteria and tornado shelter was built.

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 prior to graduation. Students complete regular classes and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may result in college credit. Wonderview High School is accredited by the ADE.

In 2009, educator Sandra Dunlap, formerly of Wonderview High School, received the Distinguished High School Mentor Award by the University of Arkansas' American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Student Chapter Council.[3]

In 2012, Wonderview High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools report that evaluates more than 21,000 high schools across the nation.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Wonderview mascot is the Daredevil with green and white serving as its school colors. The mascot is personified by Danny the Daredevil, who engages the crowd at sporting events along with the cheerleading squad.

Athletics

The Wonderview Daredevils compete in the state's smallest classification—1A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. For 2012–14, Wonderview competes in the 1A Region 5 North Conference. The Daredevils provide teams in bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[5] Wonderview won their first state championship in 2010 in boys basketball. They beat Bay 36 to 33. This was the first time that the Daredevils won a state championship in basketball. Also, the Lady Daredevils basketball team won the 1A state championship in 2012 against Kingston with a score of 44 to 33.

Clubs and traditions

Student groups and activities at Wonderview include band, Beta Club, chess, choir, EAST, FBLA, FCCLA, National FFA Organization, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, and yearbook.

Notable people

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

References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Wonderview School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Wonderview High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  3. "Distinguished High School Mentor Award, Chemical Engineering Students Thank Their High School Teachers, Principals or Counselors". Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  4. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  5. "School Profile, Wonderview High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 26 October 2012.

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