Taylor High School (Arkansas)

Taylor High School
Address
506 East Pine Street
Taylor, Arkansas, 71861
United States
Coordinates 33°5′56″N 93°27′24″W / 33.09889°N 93.45667°W / 33.09889; -93.45667Coordinates: 33°5′56″N 93°27′24″W / 33.09889°N 93.45667°W / 33.09889; -93.45667
Information
Status Open
School district Emerson–Taylor School District
NCES District ID 0500068[1]
Oversight Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
NCES School ID 050006801063[2]
Faculty 14.19 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 137 (2010–11[2])
Student to teacher ratio 9.65[2]
Education system ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offered Regular, Advanced placement
Campus type Rural; distant
School color(s)      Blue
     white
Athletics conference 1A 7 East (2012–14)
Sports Golf, basketball, baseball, softball
Mascot Tiger
Team name Taylor Tigers
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking      Bronze medalist
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Website etb.gabbart.com

Taylor High School is a comprehensive public junior-senior high school serving grades seventh through twelfth in the rural community of Taylor, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Taylor High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study at Emerson High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 23 units before graduation, which is one credit more than the state standard of 22 units. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with South Arkansas Community College, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Students that graduate with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) are designated Honor Graduates, with Highest Honor Graduates graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA.

Taylor 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 Taylor High School mascot is the Tiger with blue and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

For the 2012–14 seasons,[4] the Taylor Tigers participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Tigers competing in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and softball.[5]

Clubs and traditions

For those students wishing to join social and service organizations at THS, the following are available: Art Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fire Marshals, Student Council, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, and Yearbook.

References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Emerson-taylor School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Taylor High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  3. "School Profile, Westside High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  4. "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  5. "School Profile, Taylor High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 2, 2013.

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