Farmington High School (Arkansas)

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Farmington High School
Address
275 Rheas Mill Road
Farmington, Arkansas, 72730
United States
Coordinates 36°2′30.3″N 94°15′10.9″W / 36.041750°N 94.253028°W / 36.041750; -94.253028
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
CEEB Code 040760
NCES School ID 050609000315[1]
Teaching staff 57.92 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 454[1] (2010–11)
  Grade 9 159
  Grade 10 172
  Grade 11 157
  Grade 12 147
Student to teacher ratio 10.96[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Scarlet
     White
Athletics conference 4A Region 1
Mascot Cardinal
Team name Farmington Cardinals
Accreditation ADE;
AdvancED (1993–)
USNWR ranking Unranked
Yearbook Cardinal
Feeder schools Randall G. Lynch Middle School (6–8)
Website farmcards.org

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

In 1924, a high school of brick construction was erected and served nearly 100 students after the district was consolidated. In the 1960s, this building was destroyed in a fire, but replaced by other facilities already in use.[2]

Academics

Farmington High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1997.[3] 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, Farmington High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Farmington High School mascot and athletic emblem is the cardinal with scarlet and white serving as the school colors.[5]

Athletics

The Farmington Cardinals compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 1 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Cardinals field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[5]

Between 1972 and 1974, the Farmington Cardinals football team remained undefeated with 34-0-0 record. The fastpitch softball team has won three state championships between 2000 and 2011.[6]

Clubs and traditions

Farmington 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), and Quiz Bowl.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Farmington High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  2. "Farmington (Washington County)]". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  3. "Institution Summary, Farmington High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  4. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  5. 1 2 "School Profile, Farmington High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  6. "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 19 November 2012.

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