Bigelow High School
| Bigelow High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
101 East Panther Drive Bigelow, Arkansas, 72016 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°59′52″N 92°37′58″W / 34.99778°N 92.63278°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | East End School District |
| CEEB Code | 040190 |
| NCES School ID | 050558000268[1] |
| Teaching staff | 28.63 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 322[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.25[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered |
Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Black White |
| Athletics conference | 2A Region 5 |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Team name | Bigelow Panthers |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012)[2] |
| Website |
mustangs |
Bigelow High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Bigelow, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Perry County; the other is Perryville High School. It is the sole high school administered by the East End School District.
Academics
Bigelow 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.
Bigelow High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The Bigelow High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Panther with black and white serving as the school colors.[3]
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Bigelow Panthers participate in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification via the 2A Region 5 (Football) Conference and 2A Region 4 East (Basketball) Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Panthers compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[3]
Clubs and traditions
Bigelow students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Beta Club, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, Destination Imagination, Thespians, Student Council, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Bigelow High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- 1 2 "School Profile, Bigelow High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 1 March 2013.