Kingston High School (Arkansas)
| Kingston High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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300 School Street , 72742 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°3′14″N 93°30′58″W / 36.05389°N 93.51611°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public (government funded) |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Jasper School District |
| NCES District ID | 0508240[3] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 040230 |
| NCES School ID | 050824000564[2] |
| Teaching staff | 12.89[2] (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 102[2] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7.91[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural; remote[2] |
| Color(s) | Blue Gold |
| Athletics | Basketball, track and field |
| Athletics conference | 1A West (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Yellowjacket |
| Team name | Kingston Yellowjackets |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012)[1] |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | jasper |
Kingston High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Kingston, Madison County, Arkansas, United States. It is only high school administered in Madison County by the Jasper School District.
Academics
This Title I school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students to complete at least 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.
Kingston High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[1]
Extracurricular activities
The Kingston High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Yellowjacket with the school colors of blue and gold.
Athletics
The Kingston Yellowjackets participate in various interscholastic activities in the 1A Classification within the 1A West Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Yellowjackets school athletic activities include basketball (boys/girls) and track and field (boys/girls).[4]
Clubs and traditions
KHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Band, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Student Council, and National Beta Club.
References
- ^ a b "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - Kingston High School (050824000564)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Jasper School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ "School Profile, Kingston High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
