Greene County Tech High School

Greene County Tech High School
Address
Greene County Tech High School
Greene County Tech High School
4601 Linwood Drive
Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas 72450
United States
Coordinates 36°3′49.0″N 90°33′13″W / 36.063611°N 90.55361°W / 36.063611; -90.55361Coordinates: 36°3′49.0″N 90°33′13″W / 36.063611°N 90.55361°W / 36.063611; -90.55361
Information
Status Open
School board Greene County Tech School Board
School district Greene County Tech School District
NCES District ID 0513080[1]
Oversight Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code 041950
NCES School ID 051308001066[2]
Grades 10–12
Enrollment 721 (2010–11 [2])
 • Grade 10 244
 • Grade 11 233
 • Grade 12 244
Student to teacher ratio 14.69[2]
Education system ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement
Campus type Town; fringe
School color(s)      Green
     Gold
Athletics conference 5A East (2012–14)
Mascot Golden eagle
Team name Greene County Tech Golden Eagles
Rival Paragould High School Cross-town rivals
Jonesboro High School "Border Bowl"
Accreditation AdvancED (1969-)
Feeder schools Greene County Tech Junior High School (8–9)
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Website www.gctsd.k12.ar.us/view/41

Greene County Tech High School (GCTHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Greene County, Arkansas, along with cross-town rival Paragould High School, and is the sole high school managed by the Greene County Tech School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Greene County Tech Junior High School.

History

In 2007 the school district closed Delaplaine High School, the other high school of the school district.[3] Now all areas of the district are assigned to GCTHS.

Academics

The assumed course of study at Greene County Tech is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school has been accredited by AdvancED since 1969.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Greene County Tech High School mascot is the golden eagle and the school colors and green and gold.

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Greene County Tech Golden Eagles participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Golden Eagles compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.[5]

  • Golf: The girls golf team are 2-time state golf champions (1982, 2009).
  • Baseball: The baseball team is one of the most consistent programs in the state with 33 state tournament appearances and wins with 15 state semi-finals. The 1962 squad went undefeated at 16-0 and combined with the 1963 team for 34 consecutive wins, both state records at the time. The 1979 baseball team won 28 consecutive games.
  • Cheer: The competitive cheer team won the 2008 state title in the co-ed division.[6]

Clubs and traditions

The school offers several clubs and organizations for students to serve and collaborate including SkillsUSA, Student Council, National Honor Society, TECH TV (broadcast media), choir, EAST Initiative and the school's Eagle Scholar Program to promote academics and good citizenship.

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Greene CO. Tech School DIST". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Greene CO. Tech High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Rural Arkansas struggles after schools close". KAIT. 2005-05-18. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  4. ↑ "School Profile, Greene County Tech High School". AdvancED. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  5. ↑ "School Profile, Greene County Tech High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  6. ↑ "2012-13 Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
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