Carlisle High School (Arkansas)

Carlisle High School
Address
145 Raborn Road
Carlisle, Arkansas, 72024
United States
Coordinates 34°47′12″N 91°44′18″W / 34.78667°N 91.73833°W / 34.78667; -91.73833Coordinates: 34°47′12″N 91°44′18″W / 34.78667°N 91.73833°W / 34.78667; -91.73833
Information
School type Public (government funded)
Status Open
School district Carlisle School District
NCES District ID 0503960[1]
Authority Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
NCES School ID 050396000140[2]
Teaching staff 27.62[2] (on FTE basis)
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 357[2] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 12.93[2]
Education system ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement
Campus type Rural; distant[2]
School color(s)      Black
     Gold
Athletics Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field
Athletics conference 2A Region 6 (2012–14)
Mascot Bison
Team name Carlisle Bisons
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked (2012)[3]
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association

Carlisle High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Carlisle, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools located in Lonoke County and with 240 students in the 2010–11 school year, it is the largest of three high schools administered by the Carlisle School District.

Academics

The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.

Carlisle High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Carlisle High School mascot and athletic emblem is the bison with the school colors of black and gold.

Athletics

The Carlisle Bisons participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification within the 2A Region 6 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bisons school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (girls), basketball (boys/girls), swimming (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).[4]

Clubs and traditions

CHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Band, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Drama Club, and National Beta Club.

References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Carlisle School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Carlisle High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  4. "School Profile, Carlisle High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 March 2013.

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