Cave City High School

Cave City High School
Address
620 North Main Street
Cave City, Arkansas, 72521
United States
Coordinates 35°56′50.2″N 91°32′55.4″W / 35.947278°N 91.548722°W / 35.947278; -91.548722 -->
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
CEEB Code 040405
NCES School ID 050405000148[1]
Teaching staff 32.73 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 427[1] (2010–11)
  Grade 9 117
  Grade 10 118
  Grade 11 98
  Grade 12 94
Student to teacher ratio 13.05[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Red
     White
Athletics Football, Volleyball, Golf, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer
Athletics conference 4A Region 3
Mascot Caveman
Team name Cave City Cavemen
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking      Bronze Medalist
Feeder schools Cave City Middle School (7–8)
Website www.edline.net/pages/Cave_City_High_School

Cave City High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Cave City, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Sharp County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Cave City School District.

Academics

Cave City High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Cave City High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Cave City High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Caveman with red and white serving as the school colors.[3]

Athletics

The Cave City Cavemen compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 3 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Cavemen field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[3][4]

Clubs and traditions

Cave City students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Skills USA, and Quiz Bowl.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Cave City High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  2. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  3. 1 2 "School Profile, Cave City High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  4. "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 23 November 2012.

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