Arkansas Arts Academy High School
| Arkansas Arts Academy | |
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| Address | |
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506 West Poplar Street , Arkansas 72756 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°19′52.6″N 94°7′17.2″W / 36.331278°N 94.121444°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Charter |
| Motto | Aspire. Achieve. Advance. |
| Established | August 2007 |
| Status | Open |
| School board | Arkansas Arts Academy |
| Superintendent | Mary Ley |
| CEEB code | 042169 |
| NCES School ID | 050005501508[1] |
| Principal | Barb Padgett |
| Teaching staff | 20.01 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Male/Female |
| Enrollment | 199[1] (2010–11) |
| Average class size | 15 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.95[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Language | English, Spanish |
| Color(s) | Black White Silver |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 4 |
| Mascot | Penguin |
| Team name | BCSA Penguins |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | 6 |
| Website | artsk12 |
Arkansas Arts Academy High School (formerly Benton County School of the Arts High School) is a public charter school located in the small city of Rogers, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education focused on artistic and academic programs for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Benton County, Arkansas, 3 charter schools in Northwest Arkansas, and the sole high school administered by the Arkansas Arts Academy, which acts as a school district for the high school and the Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School (kindergarten through grade 8).
History
On September 4, 2001, the first day of class for the then Benton County School of the Arts charter school began for students kindergarten through grade 8. Subsequently in August 2007, the Northwest Arkansas Academy of Fine Arts (NWAAFA) was established for grades 9 through 12. On July 1, 2009, the two schools merged to form the Benton County School of the Arts (BCSA) school district to include the renamed BCSA High School. In 2014, both the high school and elementary/middle school were renamed Arkansas Arts Academy.
Arkansas Arts Academy has a school board of seven members, which as of April 4, 2016 include Tony Beardsley (president), Howard Alsdorf (vice president), David Russell (secretary/treasurer), Alicia Knotts, Joe DeRouen, Steve Cox, and Anthony Porchia.
Academics
Arkansas Arts Academy 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 28 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, BCSA High School was listed and unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The Arkansas Arts Academy High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Penguin with black, silver and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Arkansas Arts Academy Penguins participate in cross country and mountain biking. Students have the option of dance as well.[3]
Clubs and traditions
Arkansas Arts Academy High School students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Student Council, National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Barbershop, Magic Club, Book Club and Anime Club.
References
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Benton Cty School Of Arts High (050005501508)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ "School Profile, Benton County Sch O/T High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
