Sparkman High School (Arkansas)

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Sparkman High School
Address
325 West Main Street
Sparkman, Arkansas 71763
United States
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Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
CEEB Code 042305
NCES School ID 050729001016[1]
Teaching staff 10.45 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 95 (2010–11[1])
Student to teacher ratio 9.09[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular (Core), Career Focus, Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Purple
     Gold
Athletics conference 1A 7 East (2012–14)[2]
Mascot Raider[2]
Team name Sparkman Raiders
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked (2012)
Feeder to Sparkman Elementary School
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association
Website

Sparkman High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Sparkman, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 for approximately 100 students. It is one of two public high schools in Dallas County and is one of two high schools administered by the (Camden) Harmony Grove School District, which is based in Ouachita County.

Academics

The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students may engage in 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 graduation. Sparkman High School is accredited by ADE.

Extracurricular activities

The Sparkman High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Raider with school colors of purple and gold.

Athletics

The Sparkman Raiders compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Raiders play within the 1A 7 East Conference. The Raiders participate in basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[2][3]

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), EAST Initiative and Quiz Bowl.[2]

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Sparkman High School. If the person was a SHS 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:

References

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