Corning High School (Arkansas)
| Corning High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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602 Bobcat Lane Corning, Arkansas 72422 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°54′33″N 93°11′18″W / 33.90917°N 93.18833°WCoordinates: 33°54′33″N 93°11′18″W / 33.90917°N 93.18833°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public (government funded) |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Corning School District |
| NCES District ID | 0500009[1] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 040969 |
| NCES School ID | 050000900191[2] |
| Teaching staff | 37.67[2] (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 470[2] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.48[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural; fringe[2] |
| School color(s) |
Black Gold |
| Athletics | Football, Golf, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Cheer |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 3 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Bobcat |
| Team name | Corning Bobcats |
| Accreditation |
ADE; AdvancED (1930–) |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked[3] |
| Communities served | Corning, Biggers, Reyno, Maynard, Peach Orchard, Datto, Lafe, Rector, Knobel, Success, Pollard, McDougal |
| Feeder schools | Central Ełementary School (grades 3–6) |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website |
www |
Corning High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades six through twelve in the rural community of Corning, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools located in Clay County and serves the Clay and Randolph County communities of Corning, Biggers, Reyno, Maynard, Peach Orchard, Datto, Lafe, Rector, Knobel, Success, Pollard, and McDougal. With more than 200 students, it is the sole high school of the Corning School District.
Academics
The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 24 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.
Corning High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Corning High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Bobcat with the school colors of black and gold.
Athletics
The Corning Bobcats participate in various interscholastic activities in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 3 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bobcats school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer, tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).[4]
Clubs and traditions
CHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Art Club, BUFFS (Building Up Family and Friends), CatPaws (Character education), CATS Club, Chess Club, Corning Trap Team, Electric Vehicle Teams, Fire Marshals, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), Helping Educate All Teens (HEAT) (drug-free education), Library Club, National Honor Society (NHS) (grades 10–12), National Junior Honor Society (grades 8–9), Pep Club (or Paw Pride), Quiz Bowl, Spanish Club, Student Council, Drama Club, International Thespian Society
Notable alumni
- Blake Johnson (Class of 1988), Republican member of the Arkansas State Senate since 2015; farmer in Corning
- W. Stephen Smith (Valedictorian - Class of 1968), voice teacher and author, Northwestern University Professor of Voice and Opera
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Corning School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Corning High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Corning High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 9 February 2013.