Umpire High School

Umpire High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Umpire, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 serving rural, distant communities of Howard County, Arkansas. It is one of five public high schools in Howard County and one of three high schools administered by the Cossatot River School District.

Umpire High School
Address
142 School Drive

Umpire
,
Arkansas
71971

United States
Coordinates34°16′39″N 94°3′7″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtCossatot River School District
CEEB code042490
NCES School ID050040500778[1]
Teaching staff8.09 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment59 (2010–11[1])
 • Grade 79
 • Grade 85
 • Grade 910
 • Grade 1011
 • Grade 119
 • Grade 1215
Student to teacher ratio7.29[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
Campus typeRural; remote[1]
Color(s)  Blue
  White
AthleticsBasketball (Boys/Girls), Baseball
Athletics conference1A Region 7 West (2012–14)
MascotWildcat
Team nameUmpire Wildcats
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked
Communities servedUmpire
Feeder schoolsUmpire Ełementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.cossatot.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=60

It was initially a part of the Umpire School District. On July 1, 2004 the former Umpire district was consolidated into the Wickes School District. On July 1, 2010 that district consolidated into the Cossatot River district.[2]

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (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. Umpire High School is accredited by the ADE.

Extracurricular activities

The Umpire High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Wildcat, with blue and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Umpire Wildcats compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wildcats play within the 1A Region 7 West Conference.

The Wildcats participate in basketball (boys/girls) and baseball.[3]

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Umpire High School (050040500778)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 2013. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.
  3. "School Profile, Umpire High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
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