Perryville High School (Arkansas)

Perryville High School
Address
325 Houston Avenue
Perryville, Arkansas, 72126
United States
Coordinates 35°0′32″N 92°47′41″W / 35.00889°N 92.79472°W / 35.00889; -92.79472
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
CEEB Code 042000
NCES School ID 05134000850[1]
Teaching staff 42.19 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 485[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 11.50.[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Gray
     Maroon
Athletics conference 3A Region 5
Mascot Mustang
Team name Perryville Mustangs
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked (2012)[2]
Website www.perryvilleschool.org

Perryville High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Perryville, 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 Bigelow High School. It is the sole high school administered by the Perryville School District.

Academics

Perryville 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 23 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.

Perryville High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Perryville High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Mustang with maroon and gray serving as the school colors.[3]

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Perryville Mustangs participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 5 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Mustangs compete in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[3]

Clubs and traditions

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Perryville High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "School Profile, Perryville High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 1 March 2013.

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