Benton County School of the Arts High School
| Arkansas Arts Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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506 West Poplar Street Rogers, Arkansas, 72756 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°19′52.6″N 94°7′17.2″W / 36.331278°N 94.121444°WCoordinates: 36°19′52.6″N 94°7′17.2″W / 36.331278°N 94.121444°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public charter |
| Established | August 2007 |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB Code | 042169 |
| NCES School ID | 050005501508[1] |
| Teaching staff | 20.01 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 199[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.95[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered |
Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Black White Silver |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 4 |
| Mascot | Penguin |
| Team name | BCSA Penguins |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Website |
www |
Benton County School of the Arts High School (or BCSA High School) is a public charter school located in the small city of Rogers, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education focused on artistic and academic programs for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Benton County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Benton County School of the Arts, which acts as a school district for the high school and the BCSA Elementary/Middle School (kindergarten through grade 8).
History
On September 4, 2001, the first day of class for the Benton County School of the Arts charter school began for students kindergarten through grade 8. Subsequently in August 2007, the Northwest Arkansas Academy of Fine Arts (NWAAFA) was established for grades 9 through 12. On July 1, 2009, the two schools merged to form the Benton County School of the Arts (BCSA) school district to include the renamed BCSA High School.
Academics
BCSA High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, 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.
In 2012, BCSA High School was listed and unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The BCSA High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Penguin with black, silver and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The BCSA Penguins would compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association; however the school does not participate in sports.[3]
Clubs and traditions
BCSA High School students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Student Council, National Honor Society, and International Thespian Society.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Benton Cty School Of Arts High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ↑ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ↑ "School Profile, Benton County Sch O/T High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 4 November 2012.