Bismarck High School (Arkansas) Explained

Bismarck High School
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:71929
Country:USA
Teaching Staff:42.76 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:041210
Classes Offered:Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Schooltype:Public comprehensive
System:ADE Smart Core
Grades:9–12
Athletics:Football, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Tennis
Athletics Conference:4A Region 2
Team Name:Bismarck Lions
School Colors:Blue and silver
Status:Open
Enrollment:360
Enrollment As Of:2023-2024

Bismarck High School is a nationally recognized and accredited public high school located in the rural community of Bismarck, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive secondary education for approximately 1100 students each year in grades 9 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Hot Spring County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Bismarck School District.

Academics

Bismarck High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit. Bismarck High School maintains a partnership with the College of the Ouachitas (COTO) to allow qualified students to take up to 12 college credits.

Athletics

The Bismarck High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Lion with blue and silver serving as the school colors.

The Bismarck Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 4A Region 2 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions participate in football, golf (boys/girls),tennis (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheerleading, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[1] [2]

The Lions have won seven state championships in its history, including:

The girls golf team has won (5) state championships. (2016,18,19,20,21)

Notable alumni

References

  1. Web site: School Profile, Bismarck High School . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193715/http://www.ahsaa.org/schools?id=38&school= . March 4, 2016 . December 16, 2012 . Arkansas Activities Association.
  2. Web site: 2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130531080716/http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Media/recordbook12.pdf . May 31, 2013 . December 18, 2012 . Arkansas Activities Association.