Fouke High School

Fouke High School is a secondary school in Fouke, Arkansas, United States. The school is the only secondary school serving grades 9 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Miller County and the sole high school in the Fouke School District. For the 2010–11 school year, Fouke High School supported more than 300 students and employed more than 23 educators on a full time equivalent basis.

Fouke High School
Address
403 Panther Drive

Fouke
,
Arkansas
71837

United States
Coordinates33°15′47″N 93°53′1″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtFouke School District
NCES District ID0506360[1]
CEEB code040840
NCES School ID050636000380[2]
DeanJim Rice
PrincipalJulie Sheppard
Faculty23.26 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment337 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio12.94[2]
Campus typeClosed
Color(s)  Purple
  Gold
SongHail, hail to our Panthers
Fight songWe’re going to fight, fight, fight
For ole Fouke High
Athletics conference3A 6 (football), 3A 7 (basketball) (2012–14)
MascotPanther
Team nameFouke Panthers
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)
Websitewww.foukepanthers.org

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular courses and exams and may self-select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams with the opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE.

Students who complete either the Smart Core or Core curriculum and maintain a 2.75 GPA qualify for the Honor Seal on the graduation diploma.

Extracurricular activities

The Fouke High School mascot is the Panther with purple and gold serving as its school colors.

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Fouke Panthers compete in the 3A Classification in the 3A Region 6 (football) and 3A Region 7 (basketball) conferences as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Panthers participate in football, baseball, softball, and track (boys/girls).[4]

A trap shooting team competes as a member of the Arkansas Youth Sports Program (AYSSP) South Region administered by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Clubs and traditions

Fouke students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and organizations including Beta Club, Choir, FBLA, FCCLA, National FFA Organization (FFA), Fouke Players, Homecoming Committee, Junior Class, National Honor Society, Parental Involvement, Senior Class, Service Learning, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Trap Shooting Team, and Yearbook.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Fouke School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Fouke High School (050636000380)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  3. "FOUKE HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  4. "School Profile, Fouke High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
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