Berryville High School

Berryville High School
Address
902 West Trimble Avenue
Berryville, Arkansas 72616
United States
Coordinates 36°22′10″N 93°34′29″W / 36.36944°N 93.57472°W / 36.36944; -93.57472Coordinates: 36°22′10″N 93°34′29″W / 36.36944°N 93.57472°W / 36.36944; -93.57472
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
School district Berryville School District
CEEB code 040185
NCES School ID 050315000080[1]
Teaching staff 41.00 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 529 (2010–11[1])
 • Grade 9 144
 • Grade 10 137
 • Grade 11 114
 • Grade 12 134
Student to teacher ratio 12.90[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Purple
     Gold
Athletics conference 4A Region 1[2]
Mascot Bobcat [2]
Team name Berryville Bobcats
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked[3]
Feeder to Berryville Middle School (6–8)
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association
Website bobcat.k12.ar.us

Berryville High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in Berryville, Arkansas, United States. Berryville High School is the only high school of the Berryville School District and the largest of three public high schools in Carroll County. Notable alumni: Edgar "Mr.Bobcat" Camarillo.

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 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, Berryville High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The high school emblem (mascot) of the Bobcat and colors of purple and gold have been shared by all schools in the district.

Athletics

The Berryville Bobcats compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bobcats play within the 4A Region 1 Conference. Berryville fields varsity teams in soccer (boys/girls) football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), cheer, bowling (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, track and field (boys/girls).[2]

For 2012–14, members of the 4A Region 1 Conference include:

  • Berryville Bobcats
  • Farmington Cardinals
  • Gentry Pioneers
  • Gravette Lions
  • Lincoln Wolves
  • Ozark Hillbillies
  • Pea Ridge Blackhawks
  • Prairie Grove Tigers

The Berryville Bobcats cross country teams are one of the state's most successful with 19 boys' state championships, including nine consecutive titles from 1971-80. The girls' cross country teams have won seven girls' state championships between 1980 and 1992, including six consecutive titles (1997–2002).[4]

Former football head coach Ron Clark won 211 games at Berryville between 1964 and 1994.[4]

Fine Arts

Berryville has Band and Choir performance groups, as well as instructional art classes.

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.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Berryville High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "School Profile, Berryville High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Arkansas High School Sports Record Book 2012–13" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
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