Harmony Grove High School (Camden, Arkansas)

Harmony Grove High School is a comprehensive public high school that provides secondary education for students in grades seven through twelve in rural, distant community of Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The school is often referred to as Camden Harmony Grove High School to distinguish this school from another of the same name within Arkansas. Camden Harmony Grove High School and Harmony Grove School District receive students 359.17 square miles (930.2 km2) of land surrounding Camden, Bearden, Sparkman, East Camden, and Arkadelphia.

Harmony Grove High School
Address
401 Ouachita 88

,
71701-9775

United States
Coordinates33.65073°N 92.77943°W / 33.65073; -92.77943
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtHarmony Grove School District
NCES District ID0507290[1]
NCES School ID050729000443[2]
Teaching staff38.97 [2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment396[2] (2010–11)
  Grade 756
  Grade 855
  Grade 968
  Grade 1063
  Grade 1176
  Grade 1278
Student to teacher ratio10.16 [2]
Education systemADE Smart Core Curriculum
Color(s)  Black
  Gold
  White
Athletics conference3A Region 7 (2012–14)
MascotHornet
Team nameHarmony Grove Hornets
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked
YearbookThe Hornet
Communities servedCamden, Bearden, Sparkman, East Camden, Arkadelphia
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websitewww.edline.net/pages/Harmony_Grove_HS

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 and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1989.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The mascot and athletic emblem for Harmony Grove High School is the Hornet with black, gold and white serving as school colors.

Athletics

For 2012–14 school years, the school participates in interscholastic competition within the 3A Classification and 3A-7 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) in such sports as football, golf (boys/girls), basketball, baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and competitive cheer.[4]

Clubs and traditions

Students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Future Business Leaders of America, Beta Club, FCA, Student Council, Art Club, Arkansas Scholars, Spanish Club, Key Club, Beta Club, Annual Staff, National Honor Society, Science Club, Gifted and Talented, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable alumni

The following are notable people associated with Camden Harmony Grove High School. If the person was a Camden Harmony Grove High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included:

References

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