Concord High School (Arkansas)
Concord High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural, distant community of Concord, Arkansas, United States. The high school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12 and serves as one of five public high schools in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
| Concord High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
10920 North Heber Springs Road , 72523 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°39′50″N 91°50′45″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Established | 1949 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Concord School District |
| CEEB code | 040485 |
| NCES School ID | 050456000181[1] |
| Teaching staff | 16.71 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 185[1] (2010–11) |
| • Grade 7 | 25 |
| • Grade 8 | 39 |
| • Grade 9 | 36 |
| • Grade 10 | 34 |
| • Grade 11 | 28 |
| • Grade 12 | 23 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.07[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) | Purple Gold |
| Athletics | Basketball, Golf, Cross Country, Baseball, Softball, Tennis |
| Athletics conference | 1A 2 South (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Pirate |
| Team name | Concord Pirates |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist |
| Communities served | Drasco, Mountain View, Locust Grove, Wilburn, Heber Springs, Tumbling Shoals, Pangburn, Concord, Floral, Ida |
| Federal Funding | Title I |
| Website | concord |
Academics
Concord High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Concord receives Title I federal funding.[1]
Concord High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The Concord High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with purple and gold serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Concord Pirates participate in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification—the state's smallest classification—from the 1A 2 South Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Pirates compete in golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, tennis (boys/girls) and cheer.[3]
Clubs and traditions
Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Concord High School (050456000181)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
- "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
- "School Profile, Concord High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved February 14, 2013.