Green Forest High School
| Green Forest High School | |
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| Address | |
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801 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue , Arkansas 72638 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°19′45″N 93°26′4″W / 36.32917°N 93.43444°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Green Forest School District |
| NCES District ID | 0506870[2] |
| CEEB code | 040940 |
| NCES School ID | 050687000416[1] |
| Faculty | 28.96 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 394 (2016–17)[4] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.84[1] |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 1 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| USNWR ranking | No. 17 (AR) No. 1,836 (USA)[3] |
| Federal funding | Title I |
| Website | www |
Green Forest High School is a comprehensive four-year public secondary school in Green Forest, Arkansas, United States. It is one of ten public high schools in Carroll County and the sole high school administered by the Green Forest School District.
Academics
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE.
In 2012, Green Forest was nationally recognized with the Silver Medal Award in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools ranking report as the No. 17 high school in the state and No. 1,836 in the nation.[3]
In April 2012, the EAST Initiative program at Green Forest received national honors with a Superior rating for the second consecutive year and by winning the National Service Project award.[5]
Athletics
The Green Forest High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Tiger with red and white serving as its school colors.
For 2012–14, the Green Forest Tigers compete in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 1 Conference as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include football, basketball, baseball, cheer, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), softball, and track (boys/girls).[6]
The boys basketball team won consecutive state basketball championships in 1967 and 1968.
References
- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Green Forest High School (050687000416)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Green Forest School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ a b "2012 Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ "GREEN FOREST HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Green Forest EAST lab kids awarded national honors". Carroll County News. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ "School Profile, Green Forest High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
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