Clarendon High School (Arkansas)
Clarendon High School (CHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in Clarendon, Arkansas, United States. CHS provides secondary education for more than 250 students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Monroe County and the sole high school administered by the Clarendon School District.
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320 North Seventh Street , Arkansas 72029 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°55′17″N 93°3′33″W |
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| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Clarendon School District |
| CEEB code | 040455 |
| NCES School ID | 050435000164[1] |
| Teaching staff | 48.9 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 263 (2010–11[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.48[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Campus type | Rural; remote[1] |
| Color(s) | Red White |
| Athletics conference | 2A Region 6 (2012–14) |
| Sports | Basketball, baseball, softball, track |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Team name | Clarendon Lions |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
Academics
Clarendon 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 Clarendon High School mascot for academic and athletic teams is the Lion with red and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Clarendon Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification, the state's second smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. For 2012–14, the Lions play within the 2A 6 Conference. Clarendon fields junior varsity and varsity teams in football, bowling (boys/girls), cheer, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[2]
Clubs and traditions
Clarendon 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 Clarendon High School. If the person was a CHS 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 - Clarendon High School (050435000164)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- "School Profile, Clarendon High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2013.