Salem High School (Arkansas)
| Salem High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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313 Hwy 62 East Salem, Arkansas, 72576 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°21′33″N 91°48′59″W / 36.35917°N 91.81639°WCoordinates: 36°21′33″N 91°48′59″W / 36.35917°N 91.81639°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Salem School District |
| CEEB Code | 042215 |
| NCES School ID | 051209000975[1] |
| Faculty | 27.91[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 339[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.65 |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Black Gold |
| Athletics conference | 2A 3 (football); 2A 2 (basketball) (2012–14) |
| Sports | Football, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer |
| Mascot | Greyhound |
| Team name | Salem Greyhounds |
| Accreditation |
ADE AdvancED (1997-)[2] |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist (2012)[3] |
| Website |
salem |
Salem High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools in Fulton County and the sole high school administered by Salem School District. For the 2010–11 school year, the school provides secondary education for more than 330 students in grades 7 through 12 and employs more than 27 educators.
Academics
The assumed course of study for Salem students follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may elect to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1997.[2]
Salem High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2012 report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Salem High School athletic emblem and mascot is the Greyhound with black and gold serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Salem Greyhounds compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 2 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Greyhounds field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4]
Clubs and traditions
Salem students engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Art Club, Band, Beta Club, Chess Club, Choir, Debate Club, Drama club, EAST Lab, FBLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), FCCLA, National FFA Organization, National Honor Society, Journalism, JROTC. Library Club, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Photography Club, Quiz Bowl, Spanish Club, Special Olympics, and Student Council.
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with Salem High School. If the person was a Salem 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
References
- 1 2 3 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Salem High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
- 1 2 "Institution Summary, Salem High School". AdvancED. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Salem High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 9, 2013.