Jessieville High School
| Jessieville High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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7900 North Highway 7 , , 71949 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°42′05″N 93°03′43″W / 34.70128°N 93.06198°W |
| Information | |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Jessieville School District |
| NCES District ID | 0507920[1] |
| Oversight | Arkansas Department of Education |
| NCES School ID | 050792000516[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 280 (2010–11[2]) |
| • Grade 9 | 74 |
| • Grade 10 | 72 |
| • Grade 11 | 69 |
| • Grade 12 | 65 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.46[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural; fringe |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 5 (2012-14) |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Team name | Jessieville Lions |
| Accreditation | AdvancED |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| Website | jsdlions |
Jessieville High School is a comprehensive public secondary school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Jessieville, Arkansas, a city in Garland County. The school is the sole high school managed by the Jessieville School District.
Academics
The assumed course of study for students follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students engage in regular courses and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams with the opportunity for college credit. Jessieville High School offers several classes eligible for college credit in conjunction with National Park Community College.
Extracurricular activities
The school mascot is the lion with blue and white serving as the school colors.
The Jessieville Lions are members of the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association competing in the 3A Region 5 Conference for interscholastic sporting activities. The Lions participate in team and individual events including: football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).
Beyond athletics, Jessieville students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations, including: Art Club, Bass Fishing Club, Beta Club, Book Club: Civitan Club, FBLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), FCCLA, FOR (Friends of Rachel), HS GT, Key Club, Math Club, Science Club, Talent Search.
References
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Jessieville School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Jessieville High School (050792000516)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 24 October 2012.