Mansfield High School (Arkansas)

Mansfield High School
Address
1 Buckaroo Lane
Mansfield, Arkansas 71762
United States
Coordinates 33°21′58″N 92°43′50″W / 33.36611°N 92.73056°W / 33.36611; -92.73056
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
School district Mansfield School District
NCES School ID 051251001009[1]
Teaching staff 35.76 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 410[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 10.34[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Red
     White
Athletics conference 3A 6 (football); 3A 8 (basketball)
Mascot Tiger
Team name Mansfield Tigers
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked (2012)
Website www.mansfieldtigers.org

Mansfield High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Mansfield, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for more than 400 students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Scott County: the other is Waldron High School. It is the sole high school administered by the Mansfield School District.

Academics

Mansfield High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Extracurricular activities

The Mansfield High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Tiger with red and white serving as the school colors.[2]

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Mansfield Tigers participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 6 (football) and 3A Region 8 (basketball) conferences, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Tigers compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[2]

Music Department

The Mansfield High School band consists of almost forty members playing a wide variety of instruments. All members participate in marching band the first semester and concert band the second semester. The MHS band practices 9 hours per week, including class time. They perform at football games, pep rallies, parades, contests, and various community events. The Mansfield band’s auxiliary units consist of both drum line and color guard. The Mansfield color guard spins various equipment including flags, swing flags, ribbons, and rifles. Mansfield band has two concerts every year – a Christmas concert and a spring concert. The band has placed at many contests over the past years. They’ve had various all-region and all-state participants, as well.

Clubs and traditions

Mansfield students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Band, Choir, Drama, Beta Club, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable alumni

The following are notable people associated with Mansfield High School. If the person was a Mansfield 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. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Mansfield High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "School Profile, Mansfield High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
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