Bald Knob High School
| Bald Knob High School | |
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| Address | |
| 901 North Hickory Street Bald Knob, Arkansas 72010 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| Superintendent | Bradley Roberts |
| CEEB Code | 040095 |
| NCES School ID | 050270000038 050270000038 [1] |
| Principal | Thomas Garner |
| Teaching staff | 30.79 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 365 (2010–11[1]) |
| • Grade 9 | 87 |
| • Grade 10 | 106 |
| • Grade 11 | 91 |
| • Grade 12 | 81 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.85[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) | Blue White |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 2[2] |
| Mascot | Bulldog[2] |
| Team name | Bald Knob Bulldogs |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Silver Medalist No. 16 (AR) No. 1,800 (USA)[3] |
| Feeder to | Bald Knob Middle School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | baldknobschools |
Bald Knob High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in Bald Knob, Arkansas, United States. The school serves more than 350 students in White County.
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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 22 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, Bald Knob High School was nationally recognized as a Silver Medalist with rankings of No. 1,800 (national rank) and No. 16 (state rank) in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Bald Knob High School athletic emblem (mascot) is the Bulldog with blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Bald Knob Bulldogs compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bulldogs play within the 3A Region 2 Conference and field varsity teams in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), cheer, bowling (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, and 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, Student Council,Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Bald Knob High School. If the person was a Blad Knob High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included:
- Jason Jennings (1997)—Professional basketball player.
References
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