Foreman High School (Arkansas)
| Foreman High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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700 Rocky Comfort Street , 71836 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°42′46″N 94°23′37″W / 33.71278°N 94.39361°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Foreman School District |
| NCES District ID | 0506240[2] |
| CEEB code | 040795 |
| NCES School ID | 050624000338[1] |
| Faculty | 20.85 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 245 (2010–11[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.75 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and White |
| Athletics conference | 2A 7 (2012-14) |
| Mascot | Gator |
| USNWR ranking | Silver Award #12 (AR) #1617 (USA)[3] |
| Website | www |
Foreman High School is a secondary school in Foreman, Arkansas, United States. The school is the only secondary school serving grades 7 through 12 in the Foreman School District and is one of two public high schools in Little River County, Arkansas.
In 2012, Foreman was nationally recognized with the Silver Award in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools ranking report as the No. 12 school in the state and No. 1,617 in the nation.[3] The school is accredited by AdvancED since 1964.[4]
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 (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit prior to high school graduation. The school is accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1964 and by the ADE.
Extracurricular activities
The Foreman High School mascot is the Gators with maroon and white serving as its school colors. For 2012-13, the Foreman Gators compete in the 2A Region 7 Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include football, cheer, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track (boys/girls).[5]
- Softball: The fast-pitch softball team has won a state-record number of state championships by capturing six consecutive titles between 2006–11.[6]
- Track and field: The boys track team are 2-time state track and field champions (1969, 1990). The girls track team are 3-time state track and field champions (1989, 1993, 1994).
Notable alumni
- Marshall Wright, Democrat member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for St. Francis County since 2011
References
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - Foreman High School (050624000338)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Foreman School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ a b "2012 Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 28, 2012.
- ^ "School Profile, Foreman High School". AdvancED. Retrieved September 28, 2012.
- ^ "School Profile, Foreman High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved September 28, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
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