Smackover High School

Smackover High School (SHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in Smackover, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for more than 280 students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of five public high schools in Union County. It is the sole high school administered by the Smackover-Norphlet School District (formerly the Smackover School District).

Smackover High School
Address
1 Buckaroo Lane

Smackover
,
Arkansas
71762

United States
Coordinates33°21′58″N 92°43′50″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtSmackover-Norphlet School District (formerly the Smackover School District)
CEEB code042285
NCES School ID051251001009[1]
Teaching staff35.76 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment368 (2016-17)[2]
Student to teacher ratio10.34[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Black
  White
SloganBuilding
Upon
Caring,
Knowledge, and
Spirit!
Athletics conference3A 6 (football); 3A 8 (basketball)
MascotBuckaroo
NicknameBattlin' Buckaroos
Team nameSmackover Buckaroos
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)
Communities servedSmackover, Norphlet, Calion, Louann, and Mount Holly.
Websitewww.smackover.net/o/smackover-high-school

Its district has territory in Union County, Ouachita County, and Columbia County.[3][4][5] The district, and therefore the high school, serves Smackover, Norphlet, Calion,[3] Louann,[4] and Mount Holly.[6]

History

It was previously a grade 7-12 institution. In the 2015-2016 school year the former Norphlet High School became a middle school for the entire school district while Smackover High became the senior high school for the entire district; the Smackover district and the Norphlet School District had merged the previous year.[7]

Academics

Smackover High School 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 Smackover High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Buckaroo with black and white serving as the school colors.[8]

Athletics

For 2015-2017, the Smackover Battlin' Buckaroos participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 6 (football) and 3A Region 8 (basketball) conferences, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Buckaroos compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[8]

  • Football:
    • 5 State Championships(1940, 41, 43, 44, 49)
    • 19 Conference Championships(1940, 41, 48, 49, 55, 72, 73, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90, 97, 2005, 13, 14, 15)
    • 25 Playoff Appearances
    • 26-25 Playoff Record
    • 8 High School All American Selections
  • Baseball:
    • 2 State Championships(1991 & 1998)
  • Golf:
    • 3 State Championships(1977, 2003, 2012)
  • Track and field:
    • 4 State Championships(1955, 1956, 1976 and 1991)

Clubs and traditions

Smackover students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Beta Club, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Smackover High School (051251001009)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  2. "SMACKOVER HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  3. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Union County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District and Norphlet School District.
  4. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Ouachita County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District.
  5. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Columbia County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District.
  6. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. The Mount Holly district merged with the Smackover district on July 1, 2004.
  7. "Merger of Norphlet, Smackover school districts approved". Arkansas News. May 8, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  8. "School Profile, Smackover High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
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