Earle High School

Earle High School
Address
1401 Third Street
Earle, Arkansas 72364
United States
Coordinates 35°16′19″N 90°28′11″W / 35.27194°N 90.46972°W / 35.27194; -90.46972Coordinates: 35°16′19″N 90°28′11″W / 35.27194°N 90.46972°W / 35.27194; -90.46972
Information
Type Comprehensive
Established 1909 (1909)
School district Earle School District
CEEB code 040675
NCES School ID 050555000266[1]
Faculty 32.24 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Number of students 330[1]
Student to teacher ratio 10.24[1]
Color(s)      Cardinal
     White
Nickname Bulldogs
Website www.earle.crsc.k12.ar.us/High.htm

Earle High School is an accredited public high school in Earle, Arkansas, United States. Earle High School is one of four public high schools in Crittenden County and the only high school of the Earle School District. Earle High School was damaged May 2, 2008, as part of a series of deadly tornadoes.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete regular coursework and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams that may lead to college credit. AP classes are offered in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Students are also afforded concurrent enrollment at Mid-South Community College in nearby West Memphis. College credits from this program are accepted for transfer to all state colleges and universities in Arkansas. Twenty-four credits are required for graduation.

Established prior to 1909, Earle High School is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1925.[2][3]

Athletics

The Earle High School mascot is the Bulldog with cardinal and white serving as the school colors.

For 2012–14, the Earle Bulldogs compete in the 3A Classification from the 3A Region 3 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bulldogs participate in football, basketball (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track (boys/girls).[4]

History

Old Earle High School

Old Earle High School
Location Ruth St. and High 2nd St., Earle, Arkansas
Coordinates 35°16′16″N 90°28′17″W / 35.2711°N 90.4715°W / 35.2711; -90.4715
Area less than one acre
Built 1919 (1919)
Architectural style Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Mission/Spanish Revival style
NRHP Reference # 03000956[5]
Added to NRHP 27 September 2003

Old Earle High School served as the city's high school between 1919 and 1978.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Earle High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Institution Summary, Earle High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  3. ↑ "Earle (Crittenden County)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  4. ↑ "School Profile, Earle High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  5. ↑ National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  6. ↑ "Old Earle High School, Earle, Crittenden County". Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
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