Jasper High School (Arkansas)

For schools of a similar name, see Jasper High School.
Jasper High School
Address
370 AR 215
Jasper, Arkansas 72852
United States
Coordinates 36°0′16″N 93°11′28″W / 36.00444°N 93.19111°W / 36.00444; -93.19111Coordinates: 36°0′16″N 93°11′28″W / 36.00444°N 93.19111°W / 36.00444; -93.19111
Information
School type Public (government funded)
Status Open
School district Jasper School District
NCES District ID 0508240[1]
Authority Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code 040230
NCES School ID 050824000545[2]
Teaching staff 10.10[2] (on FTE basis)
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 240[2] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 11.88[2]
Education system ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement
Campus type Rural; fringe[2]
School color(s)      Black
     White
Athletics Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field
Athletics conference 1A West (2012–14)
Mascot Pirate
Team name Jasper Pirates
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking      Bronze Medalist (2012)[3]
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association
Website jasper.k12.ar.us

Jasper High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Jasper, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools located in Newton County and with 240 students in the 2010–11 school year, it is the largest of three high schools administered by the Jasper School District.

Academics

The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 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.

Jasper High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Jasper High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with the school colors of black and white.

Athletics

The Jasper Pirates participate in various interscholastic activities in the 1A Classification within the 1A West Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Pirates school athletic activities include cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls) and track and field (boys/girls).[4]

Clubs and traditions

JHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Band, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Drama Club, and National Beta Club.

References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Jasper School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Jasper High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  4. "School Profile, Jasper High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
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