Farmington High School (Arkansas)

Farmington High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Farmington, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 10 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Washington County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Farmington School District.

Farmington High School
Address
12327 N Hwy 170

,
Arkansas
72730

United States
Coordinates36°1′35″N 94°14′48″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
MottoOur Students are worth it!
StatusOpen
School districtFarmington School District
SuperintendentJon Laffoon
CEEB code040760
NCES School ID050609000315[1]
PrincipalJon Purifoy
Teaching staff44.07 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades10–12
Enrollment548[1] (2016–17)
  Grade 10194
  Grade 11184
  Grade 12170
Student to teacher ratio12.43[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Campus typeSuburb
Color(s)  Scarlet
  White
SloganIt's Still Our Highway
Athletics conference5A West
SportsBand,Football
MascotCardinal
Team nameFarmington Cardinals
RivalPrairie Grove Tigers
AccreditationADE;
AdvancED (1993–)
USNWR rankingUnranked
YearbookCardinal
Feeder schoolsRandall G. Lynch Middle School (4–6) Farmington Jr. High School (7–9)
Websitefarmcards.org

In 1924, a high school of brick construction was erected and served nearly 100 students after the district was consolidated. In the 1960s, this building was destroyed in a fire, but replaced by other facilities. The school district launched a massive project in 2014 that resulted in a new PAC (performing arts center), high school, football stadium and track field that was separated into 3 different plans. The first plan being the PAC, the second being the high school, and the last step being the football stadium and track field.[2]

Academics

Farmington High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1997.[3] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the 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, Farmington High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Farmington High School mascot and athletic emblem is the cardinal with red and white serving as the school colors.[5]

Athletics

The Farmington Cardinals compete in interscholastic activities within the 5A classification in the 5A West conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Cardinals field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[5]

Between 1972 and 1974, the Farmington Cardinals football team remained undefeated with 34-0-0 record. The fastpitch softball team has won three state championships between 2000 and 2011. In 2020, the girls basketball team won the regional championship, along with the state championship title shared with Star City due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The girls basketball team finished the season with an overall record of 32–3.[6]

Clubs and traditions

Farmington students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also 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), and Quiz Bowl.

References

  1. "Search for Public Schools - Farmington High School (050609000315)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  2. "Farmington (Washington County)]". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  3. "Institution Summary, Farmington High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  4. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  5. "School Profile, Farmington High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  6. "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
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