Rivercrest High School (Arkansas)

Rivercrest High School
Address
1700 AR 14 West
Marie, Arkansas 72395
United States
Coordinates 35°36′45″N 90°6′25″W / 35.61250°N 90.10694°W / 35.61250; -90.10694Coordinates: 35°36′45″N 90°6′25″W / 35.61250°N 90.10694°W / 35.61250; -90.10694
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
School district Rivercrest School District
CEEB code 042685
NCES School ID 050004501204[1]
Teaching staff 19.08 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 550 (2010–11[1])
 • Grade 7 105
 • Grade 8 100
 • Grade 9 116
 • Grade 10 74
 • Grade 11 63
 • Grade 12 92
Student to teacher ratio 12.78[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement (AP)
Campus type Rural; remote[1]
School color(s)      Red
     Gray
Athletics Basketball, Soccer, Softball
Athletics conference 3A Region 3 West (2012–14)
Mascot Colt
Team name Rivercrest Colts
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association
School building

Rivercrest High School is a comprehensive public high school located in unincorporated Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States, in proximity to Marie and with a Wilson postal address. It is the only high school administered by the Rivercrest School District (formerly the Southern Mississippi County School District) and houses the district's administrative offices.[2]

It is one of six public high schools in Mississippi County. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 to students in the communities of Wilson, Tyronza, Joiner, Birdsong, Dyess, Frenchmans Bayou, Bassett, Keiser, Osceola, Manila, Etowah, Blytheville, Luxora, Victoria, Lepanto, Driver, and Marie.

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. Rivercrest High School is accredited by the ADE and is accredited as a charter member of AdvancED (formerly North Central Association).[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Rivercrest High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Colt with red and gray serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Rivercrest Colts compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors play within the 3A Region 3 Conference and participate in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (girls only), swimming (girls only), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, and track (boys/girls).[4]

  • Football: The Rivercrest Colts football teams have won two state football championships (1985, 2010).
  • Golf: The girls golf teams won its first and only state championship in 2011.
  • Basketball: The boys teams have won two state basketball championships (1990, 2011). The girls teams have won three state championships (1974, 1978, 1980).
  • Track and field: The boys track and field teams have won three state championships (1993, 2010, 2011).

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Band, Student Council, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Rivercrest High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  2. ↑ "Schools." Rivercrest School District. Retrieved on August 20, 2017. "Contact Address: 1700 W. State Hwy 14 Wilson, AR 72395" and "Rivercrest High School 1700 W. State Hwy. 14 Wilson, AR 72395"
  3. ↑ "Institution Summary, Rivercrest High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "School Profile, Rivercrest High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "Ann Clemmer, R-23". arkansashouse.org. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
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