Perryville High School (Arkansas)
| Perryville High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
325 Houston Avenue Perryville, Arkansas 72126 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°0′32″N 92°47′41″W / 35.00889°N 92.79472°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB code | 042000 |
| NCES School ID | 05134000850[1] |
| Teaching staff | 42.19 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 485[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.50.[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered |
Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Gray Maroon |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 5 |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Team name | Perryville Mustangs |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012)[2] |
| Website |
www |
Perryville High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Perryville, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Perry County; the other is Bigelow High School. It is the sole high school administered by the Perryville School District.
Academics
Perryville High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 23 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.
Perryville High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The Perryville High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Mustang with maroon and gray serving as the school colors.[3]
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Perryville Mustangs participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 5 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Mustangs compete in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[3]
Clubs and traditions
Perryville students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Garden Club, Art Club, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Perryville High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- 1 2 "School Profile, Perryville High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 1 March 2013.