Clarksville High School (Arkansas)

Clarksville High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades ten through twelve in Clarksville, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Johnson County and is the sole high school administered by the Clarksville School District. In 2012, Clarksville High School was nationally recognized as a bronze medalist by the U.S. News & World Report in its ranking of Best High Schools.[4]

Clarksville High School
Address
1703 Clark Road

Clarksville
,
Arkansas
72830

United States
Information
StatusOpen
School districtClarksville School District
NCES District ID0504380[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code040460
NCES School ID050438000166[2]
Grades10-12
Enrollment446 (2010-11[2])
 • Grade 10177
 • Grade 11138
 • Grade 12131
Student to teacher ratio13.80[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular
Career Focus
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Red
  White
Athletics conference5A West (2012-14)
MascotPanther
Team nameClarksville Panthers[3]
USNWR ranking  Bronze Medalist[4]
YearbookThe Panther
Feeder schoolsClarksville Junior High School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association[3]
Websitechs.csdar.org

Academics

The student body makeup is 49 percent male and 51 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 27 percent.[4] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams.[4] Concurrent credit courses are offered on campus through Arkansas Tech University and off campus through the University of the Ozarks and University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Extracurricular activities

The Clarksville High School mascot is the panther with school colors of red and white.

Athletics

The Clarksville Panthers participate in various interscholastic activities in the 5A West Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include baseball, basketball (boys/girls), bowling, competitive cheer, cross country (boys/girls), football, golf (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (girls), tennis (boys/girls), volleyball, and wrestling.[3] In addition, the school participates in the National Archery in the Schools educational program.

  • Golf: The girls golf team won consecutive state championship titles in 2005 and 2006.[5]
  • Soccer: The boys soccer team won the 4A Classification state soccer championship in 2007.
  • Basketball:back-to-back Class 4A state championships during the 2010–11 and 2011–12.

Clubs and traditions

Clarksville students participate in a full range of clubs and organizations including Chess Club, Choir, Student Council, National Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), Student Reporters, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Marching and Concert Band, Theatre, and International Thespian Society.

History

The Clarksville High School Building No. 1 located on Main Street was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1992. Built in 1936, it was noted as a particularly good example of Craftsman architecture, and for its importance in the city's educational history.[6] The building has since been demolished.

Notable alumni
  • Red Hickey, former NFL player, coach and scout
  • Matt Stockdale, Professional Wrestler, Current Midwest Elite Wrestling Mid-Continental Champion
Clarksville High School Building No. 1
LocationMain St., Clarksville, Arkansas
Coordinates35°28′17″N 93°28′20″W
Arealess than one acre
NRHP reference No.92001202[7]
Added to NRHPSeptember 10, 1992

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Clarksville School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Clarksville High School (050438000166)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  3. "School Profile, Clarksville High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved Sep 7, 2012.
  4. "Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  5. "2012-13 Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  6. "NRHP nomination for Clarksville High School Building No. 1" (PDF). Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
  7. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
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