Western Yell County High School

Western Yell County High School is nationally recognized comprehensive public high school located in the rural, distant community of Havana, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12 for the rural communities of Havana and Belleville and nearby unincorporated communities of western Yell County, Arkansas. It is the sole high school administered by the Western Yell County School District.

Western Yell County High School
Address
1 Wolverine Drive

Havana
,
Arkansas
72842

United States
Coordinates35°6′34″N 93°31′26″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
Opened2008 (2008)
StatusOpen
School districtWestern Yell County School District
CEEB code041050
NCES School ID050004101315[1]
Teaching staff25.12 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment248[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio10.24[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Maroon
  Silver
Athletics conference2A Region 4
SportsFootball, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer
MascotWolverine
Team nameWestern Yell County Wolverines
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking  Silver Medalist
No. 1,746 (USA)
No. 15 (AR)
Communities servedHavana, Belleville
Websitewolverines.k12.ar.us/high-school/

Academics

Western Yell County High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the 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.

In 2012, Western Yell County High School was nationally recognized as a Silver Medalist in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report. The school was ranked No. 1,746 in the nation and No. 15 in the state.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Western Yell County High School mascot and athletic emblem is the wolverine with maroon and silver serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Western Yell County Wolverines compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 4 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wolverines field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, and competitive cheer.[3]

Clubs and traditions

Western Yell County students engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Western Yell County High School. If the person was a Western Yell County 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
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Western Yell CO. High School (050004101315)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  2. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  3. "School Profile, Western Yell Co High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
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