Rector High School
| Rector High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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429 East Main Street Rector, Arkansas, 72454 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°15′51″N 90°17′26″W / 36.26417°N 90.29056°WCoordinates: 36°15′51″N 90°17′26″W / 36.26417°N 90.29056°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public (government funded) |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Rector School District |
| NCES District ID | 0504370[1] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| Superintendent | Johnny Fowler |
| CEEB Code | 042145 |
| NCES School ID | 050437001274[2] |
| Principal | Wade Williams |
| Teaching staff | 25.47[2] (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 266[2] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.44[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural; distant[2] |
| School color(s) |
Blue Gray |
| Athletics | Football, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Cheer |
| Athletics conference | 2A Region 3 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Team name | Rector Cougars |
| Rival | Marmaduke High School, Piggott High School |
| Accreditation |
ADE; AdvancED (1958–) |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked[3] |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website |
www |
Rector High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades six through twelve in the rural community of Rector, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools located in Clay County and serves the communities of Rector, Piggott, Greenway, Lafe, and Corning. With more than 250 students, it is the sole high school of the Rector School District.
Academics
The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1958.[4] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 24 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.
Rector High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Rector High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Cougar with the school colors of blue and gray.
Athletics
The Rector Cougars participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification within the 2A Region 3 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Cougars school athletic activities include football, golf (boys), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and competitive cheer.[5] The RHS baseball team was the Class A State Champions in 1992 and state runners-up in 2001. The RHS basketball team in 1965-66 were state runners-up and lost in the state semifinals in 2011-2012.
Clubs and traditions
RHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Art Club, Chess Club, Fire Marshals, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), Library Club, National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Spanish Club, Student Council, Drama Club, and International Thespian Society.
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Rector High School. If the person was a Rector High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included:
- Dale Alford (1932)—Ophthalmologist and politician; U.S. House of Representatives (1959–1963).
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Rector School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Rector High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Piggott High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Rector High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 9 February 2013.