Nettleton High School (Arkansas)

Nettleton High School
Address
4207 Race Street
Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas 72401
United States
Coordinates 35°48′45″N 90°38′58″W / 35.81250°N 90.64944°W / 35.81250; -90.64944Coordinates: 35°48′45″N 90°38′58″W / 35.81250°N 90.64944°W / 35.81250; -90.64944
Information
School type Public, College Preparatory
Status Open
School board Nettleton School Board
School district Nettleton School District
NCES District ID 0510440[1]
Oversight Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
School number 870-910-7805
CEEB code 041815
NCES School ID 051044000762[2]
Principal Brian Carter
Grades 9-12
Age range 14-18
Enrollment 877 (2010-11[2])
Student to teacher ratio 13.27[2]
Education system ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement
Campus type City; small
School color(s)      Black
     Vegas Gold
Song Alma Mater (Annie Lisle)
Fight song Cherokee (Ray Noble song)
Athletics conference 5A East
Sports Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer
Mascot Raider
Team name Nettleton Raiders
Rival Valley View High School
Accreditation AdvancED (1965-)
USNWR ranking
  1. 44 in Arkansas (USNWR)
Newspaper The Chieftan
Feeder schools Nettleton Junior High School (6-8)
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Website http://www.nettletonschools.net/

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Nettleton High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States[4]. It is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County, Arkansas and the only high school managed by the Nettleton School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Nettleton Junior High School.

Curriculum

The assumed course of study at Nettleton High School 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 administers vocational classes through Jonesboro High School (Arkansas). Nettleton High School has been accredited since 1965 by AdvancED.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

For 2012-14, the Nettleton Raiders participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Raiders 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]

  • Volleyball: The Lady Raiders volleyball team are 3-time state volleyball champions (1987, 2010, 2012). In 2012, Nettleton defeated Little Rock Christian (18-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19) to win the 5A State Volleyball Championship.[6]
  • Spirit: The competitive dance team won the 5A classification's state dance championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
  • Basketball: Led by Jerry Rook, the Raiders basketball team won a state basketball championship in 1961.
  • Softball: The Lady Raiders softball team won a state (slowpitch) softball championship in 1997, followed by two state (fastpitch) softball championships in 2002 and 2008.
  • Tennis: The boys tennis team are 2-time state tennis champions (1985, 2002).

Clubs and traditions

The Nettleton High School mascot is the Raider and the school colors and Black and Vegas Gold

The school offers several clubs and organizations for students to serve and collaborate including SkillsUSA, FCCLA, Student Council, National Honor Society, FBLA-PBL, National Beta Club, National FFA Organization.

The Nettleton Quiz Bowl team placed 2nd at the 2017 AGQBA State Tournament[7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Nettleton School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 29, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Nettleton High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 29, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Nettleton High School in Jonesboro Arkansas".
  4. ↑ School, Nettleton High. "Nettleton High School - Home". nhs.nettletonschools.net. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  5. ↑ "School Profile, Nettleton High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  6. ↑ "2012 State Volleyball Championships" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  7. ↑ meridiandesignworks.com, Justin Parker -. "Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Assoc. - Tournament Results". arquizbowl.org. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
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