Central High School (Helena–West Helena, Arkansas) Explained

Central High School
Streetaddress:103 School Road
City:Helena–West Helena
State:Arkansas
Country:USA
Coordinates:34.5414°N -90.6283°W
District:Helena–West Helena School District
Affiliation:Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Faculty:68.21 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:041075
Classes Offered:Regular, Advanced Placement (AP)
System:Smart Core curriculum
Grades:9–12
Athletics:Football, Volleyball, Basketball,
Baseball, Softball, Track
Conference:5A Central (2012–14)
Accreditation:ADE
Mascot:Cougar
Team Name:Helena–West Helena Cougars
School Colors:Royal blue and scarlet red
Status:Open
Enrollment:684
Enrollment As Of:2010–11

Central High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades seven through twelve in Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Phillips County and the sole high school administered by the Helena–West Helena School District.

It is located in the Mildand Heights neighborhood, which is situated halfway between the former cities of Helena and West Helena, which merged in 2014.[1] [2]

Curriculum

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 25 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity for college credit.

For 2010–11, Central High School's accreditation status is on probation with ADE.

Athletics

The Helena–West Helena Central mascot is the cougar with the school colors of Royal blue and Scarlet red.

The Central Cougars participate in interscholastic athletic activities in the 5A Classification—the state's third largest classification—within the 5A Central Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Cougars field competitive teams in football, volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls), each with support from the cheer squad and the band[3]

Notable alumni

References

  1. Web site: CENSUS 2000 Block Map: WEST HELENA city. U.S. Census Bureau. November 2, 2019. - Index Map - See Page 2
  2. Web site: Central High School. https://web.archive.org/web/20040610110052/http://hwh.grsc.k12.ar.us/Page/Central%20High.html. dead. June 10, 2004. Helena-West Helena School District. June 10, 2004. November 2, 2019. Central High School 103 School Road West Helena, AR 72390.
  3. Web site: 2012-13 School Record Book . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054459/http://www.ahsaa.org/schools?id=469&school= . dead . March 4, 2016 . Arkansas Activities Association . August 24, 2012 .

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