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Heber Springs High School
Address
Map
900 West Pine Street

,
Arkansas
72543

United States
Coordinates35°29′48″N 92°2′19″W / 35.49667°N 92.03861°W / 35.49667; -92.03861
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtHeber Springs School District
SuperintendentAlan Stauffacher
CEEB code041060
NCES School ID050756000647[2]
PrincipalMarc Griffin
Teaching staff41.31 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment538 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio12.66[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Red
  White
Athletics conference4A Region 2
MascotPanther
Team nameHeber Springs Panthers
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked[1]
Feeder schoolsHeber Springs Middle School (6–8)
Websitehs.hssd.k12.ar.us

Heber Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the remote town of Heber Springs, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12 supporting Heber Springs and portions of Tumbling Shoals and Drasco. It is one of five public high schools in Cleburne County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Heber Springs School District.

Academics

Heber Springs High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). 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 coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.

In 2012, Heber Springs High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[1]

Extracurricular activities

The Heber Springs High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Panther with red and white serving as the school colors.[4]

Athletics

The Heber Springs Panthers compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 2 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Panthers field teams in football, volleyball, cross country (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[4]

Clubs and traditions

Heber Springs High School provides a variety of extra-curricular clubs and organizations for students including: Art Club, Band, Choir, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America), FFA (National FFA Organization), JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates), Journalism, Math Club, NHS (National Honor Society), Odyssey of the Mind, Spanish Club, Student Council, and Yearbook.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Heber Springs High School (050756000647)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
  3. ^ "HEBER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "School Profile, Heber Springs High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
  5. ^ Fanney, Brian (November 22, 2016). "Heber Springs Republican to run for land commissioner". Arkansas Democrat–Gazette. Retrieved November 14, 2018.