Glen Rose High School

Glen Rose High School (GRHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving more than 300 students in grades nine through twelve in Malvern, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three high schools in Malvern, one of five public high schools in Hot Spring County and the sole high school administered by the Glen Rose School District.

Glen Rose High School
Address
14334 Hwy 67

Malvern
,
Arkansas
72104

United States
Coordinates34°27′18″N 92°43′49″W
Information
StatusOpen
School districtGlen Rose School District
NCES District ID0506630[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code041527
NCES School ID050663000398[2]
PrincipalSusan Blockburger
Teaching staff23.41 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment308 (2010–11[2])
Student to teacher ratio13.06[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Color(s)  Red
  White
Athletics conference5A West (2012–14)
MascotBeaver
Team nameGlen Rose Beavers[3]
Feeder schoolsGlen Rose Middle School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.grbeavers.org

Academics

Glen Rose High School has been accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1986.[4] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students 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.

Glen Rose is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[5]

Extracurricular activities

The Glen Rose High School mascot is the Beaver with school colors of red and white.

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Glen Rose Beavers participate in various interscholastic activities in the 3A Classification from the 3A Region 5 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include football, basketball (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, archery, baseball, softball and track and field (boys/girls).[3]

  • Competitive dance: The competitive dance team has won three consecutive state (3A-2A-1A classifications) dance championships in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Clubs and traditions

Beyond athletic activities, Glen Rose 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), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and Band.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Glen Rose School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Glen Rose High School (050663000398)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  3. "School Profile, Glen Rose High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  4. "Institution Summary, Glen Rose High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  5. "Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
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