Greenland High School

Greenland High School
Address
30 North Sandy Avenue
Greenland, Arkansas 72737
United States
Coordinates 35°55′17″N 94°11′28″W / 35.92139°N 94.19111°W / 35.92139; -94.19111Coordinates: 35°55′17″N 94°11′28″W / 35.92139°N 94.19111°W / 35.92139; -94.19111
Information
Type Public secondary
School district Greenland School District
NCES District ID 0506930[1]
CEEB code 040945
NCES School ID 050693000420[2]
Faculty 28.67 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 263[2] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 9.17[2]
Color(s)      Green      White
Athletics conference 3A Region 1 (2014-16)
Mascot Pirate
USNWR ranking Unranked[3]
Website www.greenland.k12.ar.us

Greenland High School is a comprehensive four-year public secondary school in Greenland, Arkansas, United States. It is one of ten public high schools in Washington County and the sole high school administered by the Greenland School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1994.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Greenland High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with green and white serving as its school colors.

Athletics

Dee Lee Gymnasium

For 2014-16, the Greenland Pirates compete in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 1 Conference as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include football, basketball, baseball, cheer, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), softball, and track (boys/girls). Under the direction of Clay Reeves and Alan Barton, the girls basketball team has won six state championships (1999, 2000, 2002, 2012, 2013, 2015).

Clubs and traditions

Greenland students may participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that include BASS (Before and After School Support), National Beta Club, EAST Initiative, FBLA, FCCLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FFA, Student Council, and Skills USA, along with choir, drama, and dance team.

Band

The Greenland High School Pirate Band performs at Arkansas Region VII marching contests and during halftime at football games. During the winter and spring months, the band performs as a concert band at select performances and at the Arkansas Region VII concert assessment. Other activities include jazz band and winter guard.

References

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