Calico Rock High School

Calico Rock High School is an accredited public high school located in the rural community of Calico Rock, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive secondary education for more than 175 students each year in grades 7 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Izard County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Calico Rock School District.

Calico Rock High School
Address
1 Pirate Place

Calico Rock
,
Arkansas
72519

United States
Coordinates36°7′21″N 92°7′34″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtCalico Rock School District
CEEB code040340
NCES School ID050384000132[1]
Teaching staff18.59 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment204 (2016-17)[2]
Student to teacher ratio8.77[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Black
  Orange
AthleticsGolf, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball
Athletics conference1A 2 North
MascotPirates
Team nameCalico Rock Pirates
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)
Websitepirates.k12.ar.us

Academics

Calico Rock High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Calico Rock High School is listed unranked for its academic programs in the Best High Schools 2012 report by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Calico Rock High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with orange and black serving as the school colors.[4]

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Calico Rock Pirates compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification from the 1A 2 North Conference (and 3A Region 1 East Conference for basketball), as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Pirates participate in golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and softball.[4][5]

Clubs and traditions

Calico Rock students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.[4]

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Calico Rock High School (050384000132)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. "CALICO ROCK HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  3. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  4. "School Profile, Calico Rock High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  5. "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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