England High School

England High School
Address
501 Pine Bluff Highway
England, Arkansas, 72046
United States
Coordinates 34°32′27″N 91°57′17″W / 34.54083°N 91.95472°W / 34.54083; -91.95472 -->
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
CEEB Code 040730
NCES School ID 050585000296 [1]
Teaching staff 31.06 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 342[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 11.24[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Purple
     Gold
Athletics Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer
Athletics conference 2A Region 5 (Basketball)
Mascot Lion
Team name England Lions
Accreditation ADE
AdvancED (1929–)
USNWR ranking Unranked
Website ehs.england.k12.ar.us

England High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the rural community of England, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for approximately 350 students each year in grades 7 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Lonoke County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the England School District.

Academics

England High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1929.[2] 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.

England High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools 2012 report by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The England High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Lion with purple and gold serving as the school colors.[4]

Athletics

The England Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification via the 2A Region 5 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions participate in basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, football, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4][5] The England boys won the 2015 2A state basketball championship, 64-62 over Junction City.

Clubs and traditions

England students may 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), Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for England High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  2. "Institution Summary, England High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  3. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 "School Profile, England High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  5. "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 23 November 2012.

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