Gravette High School

Gravette High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Gravette, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 8 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Benton County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Gravette School District.

Gravette High School
Address
325 Lion Drive

Gravette
,
Arkansas
72734

United States
Coordinates36°15′37.6″N 94°29′38.6″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtGravette School District
NCES School ID050684000414[1]
Teaching staff39.86 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment593 (2016-17)[2]
Student to teacher ratio13.42[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  black
  orange
Athletics conference4A Region 1
MascotLion
Team nameGravette Lions
AccreditationADE;
AdvancED (1993–)
USNWR rankingUnranked
Feeder schoolsGravette Middle School (6–8)
Websiteghs.gravetteschools.net

Academics

Gravette High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1983.[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, Gravette High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Gravette High School mascot and athletic emblem is the lion with black and orange serving as the school colors.[5]

Athletics

The Gravette Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 1 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[5]

The Lions' Rivals are: Gentry High School Pioneers

Clubs and traditions

Gravette students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Hosa, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Foreign Language Club, Art Club, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Gravette High School (050684000414)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
  2. "GRAVETTE HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  3. "Institution Summary, Gentry High School". AdvancED. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  4. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  5. "School Profile, Gravette High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
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