St. Paul High School (Arkansas)
St. Paul High School (SPHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in St. Paul, Arkansas, United States. SPHS provides secondary education for more than 250 students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Madison County and one of two high schools administered by the Huntsville School District.
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232 4th Street , Arkansas 72760 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°49′24″N 93°45′56″W |
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| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Huntsville School District |
| CEEB code | 042210 |
| NCES School ID | 050813001035[1] |
| Teaching staff | 15.44 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 112 (2016–17[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7.64[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Campus type | Rural; distant[1] |
| Color(s) | Royal blue White |
| Athletics conference | 1A 1 West (2012–14) |
| Sports | Basketball, baseball, softball |
| Mascot | Saint |
| Team name | St. Paul Saints |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
History
It was a part of the St. Paul School District until July 1, 2004,when that district was merged into the Huntsville School District.[2]
Academics
St. Paul High School is a Title I school that is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, 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.
Extracurricular activities
The St. Paul High School mascot for academic and athletic teams are the Saints with royal blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The St. Paul Saints compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's second smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. For 2012–14, the Lions play within the 1A 1 West Conference. St. Paul fields varsity teams in; bowling (boys/girls), cheer, basketball(girls/boys), track and field (boys/girls).[3]
Clubs and traditions
St. Paul students engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Band, Choir, Beta Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Key Club, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with St. Paul High School. If the person was a St. Paul 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
- "Search for Public Schools - ST. Paul High School (050813001035)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- "Consolidation/Annexations of LEA's (1983-2010)." () Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on March 6, 2011.
- "School Profile, St Paul High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved April 3, 2013.