Star City High School
| Star City High School | |
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| Address | |
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400 East Arkansas Avenue Star City, Arkansas, Lincoln 71667 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°56′26.7″N 91°50′29.0″W / 33.940750°N 91.841389°WCoordinates: 33°56′26.7″N 91°50′29.0″W / 33.940750°N 91.841389°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB code | 042337 |
| NCES School ID | 050004201281[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 485 (2015-2016[1]) |
| • Grade 9 | 123 |
| • Grade 10 | 122 |
| • Grade 11 | 113 |
| • Grade 12 | 127 |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP), Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST), Project Lead The Way (PLTW) |
| School color(s) |
Blue White |
| Athletics conference | 4A Region 8[2] |
| Mascot | Bulldog[2] |
| Team name | Star City Bulldogs |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Feeder to | Star City Middle School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website |
starcityschools |
Star City High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in Star City, Arkansas, United States. Star City High School is the only public high school in Lincoln County and the only high school of the Star City School District.
Academics
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), 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 exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.
Extracurricular activities
The Star City High School athletic emblem (mascot) is the Bulldog with blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Star City Bulldogs compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bulldogs play within the 4A Region 8 Conference. Star City participates in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), cheer, soccer (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls).[2]
Clubs and traditions
Students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that offer community service projects, competitions, scholarships and networking to include Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Quiz Bowl, SkillsUSA, Student Council, and Art Club, FFA, EAST, and more.
Notable alumni
- Cedric Thornton – NFL football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys[3]
References
- 1 2 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Hamburg High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- 1 2 3 "School Profile, Star City High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ↑ "Cedric Thornton". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2016.