Harmony Grove High School (Benton, Arkansas)

Harmony Grove High School is a public junior/senior high school that provides comprehensive secondary education for students in grades seven through twelve in southwest Benton, Arkansas, United States. The school is often referred to as Benton Harmony Grove High School to distinguish this school from another high school of the same name that is in Haskell, Arkansas.

Harmony Grove High School
Address
2621 Hwy 229

Benton
,
Arkansas
72015

United States
Coordinates34°30′29″N 92°38′37″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
NCES District ID0507320[1]
NCES School ID050732000444[2]
Teaching staff22.43 [2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment308 (2010–11[2])
 • Grade 9103
 • Grade 1057
 • Grade 1187
 • Grade 1261
Student to teacher ratio13.73 [2]
Education systemADE Smart Core Curriculum
Classes offeredRegular,
Career Focus,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Red
  White
Athletics conference3A Region 5 (2012–14)
MascotCardinal
Team nameHarmony Grove Cardinals
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked
YearbookThe Cardinal
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websiteharmonygrovesd.org

Academics

The assumed course of study for students follow the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE.

Harmony Grove is one of twenty high schools to be recognized with the 2012 College Readiness Award by the Arkansas ACT Council in recognition of improving the participation rate of students taking the ACT college readiness exam.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The mascot and athletic emblem for Harmony Grove High School is the Cardinal with red and white serving as school colors.

Athletics

For 2012–2016 school years, the school participates in interscholastic competition within the 3A Classification and 3A-5 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) in such sports as football, soccer (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), cross country (boy/girls), basketball, baseball, softball, and competitive cheer.[4]

Benton Harmony Grove won the state softball championship for three consecutive years (2002, 2003, 2004).[5]

Clubs and traditions

Students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including FBLA, Beta Club, SkillsUSA (formally VICA), FCCLA, Student Council, Christian Council, Art Club, Arkansas Scholars, French Club, Annual Staff, National Honor Society, Science Club, G.T., and Rodeo/4H.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Harmony Grove School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Harmony Grove High School (050732000444)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  3. "Arkansas High Schools Receive College Readiness Award". Arkansas Department of Education. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  4. "School Profile, Harmony Grove HS - Benton". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  5. "2011–2012 Review of Sports" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  6. Briggs, Josh (7 February 2012). "Parker named Coach of the Year". Benton Courier. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
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