Wickes High School
| Wickes High School | |
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| Address | |
| 110 South 5th Street Wickes, Arkansas 71973 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB Code | 042640 |
| NCES School ID | 050040501158[1] |
| Teaching staff | 19.08 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 262 (2010–11[1]) |
| • Grade 7 | 45 |
| • Grade 8 | 47 |
| • Grade 9 | 45 |
| • Grade 10 | 40 |
| • Grade 11 | 42 |
| • Grade 12 | 39 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.73[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Campus type | Rural; remote[1] |
| School color(s) | Blue White |
| Athletics | Basketball, soccer, softball |
| Athletics conference | 1A Region 7 West (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Team name | Wickes Warriors |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Federal funding | Title I |
| Website | www.cossatot.us |
Wickes High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Wickes, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 serving rural, distant communities of Polk County, Arkansas, primarily Wickes and Grannis. It is one of five public high schools in Pok County and one of three high schools administered by the Cossatot River School District. Prior to 2010, Wickes High School was part of the former Wickes School District.
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Academics
The 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 coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Wickes High School is accredited by the ADE.
Extracurricular activities
The Wickes High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Warrior with blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Wickes Warriors compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors play within the 1A Region 7 West Conference. The Hornets participate in golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, and track (boys/girls).[2]
Clubs and traditions
Clubs and organizations include Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Band, and Quiz Bowl.
