Alpena High School (Arkansas)
| Alpena High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
300 South Denver Street Bldg. A Alpena, Arkansas, 72611-0270 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°17′31.1″N 93°17′40.8″W / 36.291972°N 93.294667°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB Code | 040010 |
| NCES School ID | 050228000007[1] |
| Teaching staff | 25.12 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 248[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.87[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered |
Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Maroon White |
| Athletics conference | 1A East |
| Mascot | Leopard |
| Team name | Alpena Leopards |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Website |
www |
Alpena High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural, distant community of Alpena, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Boone County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Alpena School District.
Academics
Alpena 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, Alpena High School was listed and unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The Alpena High School mascot and athletic emblem is the leopard with maroon and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Alpena Leopards compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification—the state's smallest classification—via the 1A East Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Leopards field teams in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), baseball, and competitive cheer.[3]
Clubs and traditions
Beyond sports, Alpena students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also 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 alumni
- Ron McNair, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for Boone and Carroll counties since 2015; automotive repair businessman in Alpena, former state president of the Arkansas School Board Association[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Alpena High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ↑ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ↑ "School Profile, Alpena High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ↑ "Ron McNair". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 11, 2015.