Star City High School
| Star City High School | |
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| Address | |
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400 East Arkansas Avenue , Lincoln , Arkansas 71667 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°56′26.7″N 91°50′29.0″W / 33.940750°N 91.841389°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Star City School District |
| CEEB code | 042337 |
| NCES School ID | 050004201281[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 469 (2016-17)[3] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP), Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST), Project Lead The Way (PLTW) |
| Color(s) | Blue White |
| Athletics conference | 4A Region 8[2] |
| Mascot | Bulldog[2] |
| Team name | Star City Bulldogs |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Feeder to | Star City Middle School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | starcityschools |
Star City High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in Star City, Arkansas, United States. Star City High School is the only public high school in Lincoln County and the only high school of the Star City School District.
It serves Star City and Grady as well as multiple unincorporated areas.[4][5]
History
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In 2004 the Arkansas Legislature approved a law that forced school districts with fewer than 350 students apiece to consolidate with other districts.[6] In May 2004 the Arkansas Board of Education voted unanimously to merge the Grady School District into the Star City district.[7] On July 1, 2004, the Grady School District was merged into the Star City district.[8] The former Grady district operated Grady High School when it existed.[9] As a result of the 2004 merger, Grady High had consolidated into Star City High.[10]
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 23 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.
The faculty includes art teacher Roger Darren High who was named Secondary Art Teacher of the Year by the Arkansas Art Educators.[11]
Extracurricular activities
The Star City High School athletic emblem (mascot) is the Bulldog with blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Star City Bulldogs compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bulldogs play within the 4A Region 8 Conference. Star City participates in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), cheer, soccer (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls).[2]
Clubs and traditions
Students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that offer community service projects, competitions, scholarships and networking to include Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Quiz Bowl, SkillsUSA, Student Council, and Art Club, FFA, EAST, and more.
The Star City Bulldog Regiment has also achieved national recognition through marching arts and other competition in the music division.
Notable alumni
- Cedric Thornton – NFL football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys[12]
- Jared Blake - Country musician famous for appearing on the 1st season of the hit TV series The Voice and signing a recording contract in Nashville where he currently resides.
References
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Hamburg High School (050004201281)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ a b c "School Profile, Star City High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ^ "STAR CITY HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Lincoln County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 15, 2017.
- ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Cleveland County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 15, 2017.
- ^ "Dumas inherits Gould district’s deficit." (Archive) Arkansas News. May 11, 2005. Retrieved on March 7, 2011.
- ^ "Board approves more consolidations." (Archive) Arkansas News. May 18, 2004. Retrieved on March 7, 2011.
- ^ "Consolidation/Annexations of LEA's (1983-June 30, 2012)." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on July 31, 2017.
- ^ Grady High is listed in: "2002-2003 Arkansas Education Directory" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Education. p. 69 (PDF p. 75/157). Retrieved 2011-03-06. and "2003-2004 Arkansas Education Directory" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Education. p. 94 (PDF p. 104). Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ^ "2004-2005 Arkansas Education Directory". Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved 2019-12-27. - Grady High is not listed in this directory.
- ^ "Star City teacher named Secondary Art Educator of Year". December 11, 2017.
- ^ "Cedric Thornton". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
