Gurdon High School

Gurdon High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades six through twelve in the rural community of Gurdon, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools in Clark County and serves the communities of Gurdon, Okolona, and Whelem Springs.[5] With more than 200 students, it is the sole high school of the Gurdon School District.

Gurdon High School
Address
7777 U.S. Highway 67 South

Gurdon
,
Arkansas
71743

United States
Coordinates33°54′33″N 93°11′18″W
Information
School typePublic (government funded)
StatusOpen
School districtGurdon School District
NCES District ID0507110[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code040969
NCES School ID050711000430[2]
Teaching staff18.94[2] (on FTE basis)
Grades9–12
Enrollment209 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio12.83[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
CampusClosed
Campus typeRural; distant[2]
Color(s)  Purple
  Gold
SloganIt's Great to be a Go-Devil
SongFor ol’ Gurdon’s Honor
AthleticsFootball, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Cheer
Athletics conference2A Region 7 (Football)
2A Region 7 East (Basketball)
MascotGo-Devil
Team nameGurdon Go-Devils
AccreditationADE;
AdvancED (1930–)
USNWR ranking  Bronze Medalist[4]
Communities servedGurdon, Arkadelphia, Okolona, Whelen Springs
Feeder schoolsCabe Middle School (grades 5–8)
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitegurdonhighschool.sharpschool.net

Academics

The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1930.[6] For the 2009–10 school year, Gurdon High School is rated by the ADE at Whole School Improvement - Achieving Year 2 in Adequate Yearly Progress.

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 24 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 may lead to college credit.

Gurdon High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Gurdon High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Go-Devil with the school colors of purple and gold.

Athletics

The Gurdon Go-Devils participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification within the 2A Region 7 (Football) Conference and 3A Region 7 (Basketball) Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Go-Devils school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer, and track and field (boys/girls) Band.[7]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Gurdon School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Gurdon High School (050711000430)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  3. "GURDON HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  4. "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  5. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Clark County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 26, 2018.
  6. "Institution Summary, Gurdon High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  7. "School Profile, Gurdon High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  8. "Justin Gonzales". arkansashouse.org. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  9. "Biography of the Honorable Johnny Key, Arkansas State Senator" (PDF). arkleg.state.ar.us. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
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