Corning High School (Arkansas) Explained

Corning High School
Streetaddress:602 Bobcat Lane
City:Corning
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:72422
Country:USA
Coordinates:36.4206°N -90.5797°W
District:Corning School District
Authority:Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
Affiliation:Arkansas Activities Association
Teaching Staff:37.67 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:040505
Classes Offered:Regular, Advanced Placement
Ratio:12.48
Schooltype:Public (government funded)
System:ADE Smart Core curriculum
Grades:7–12
Campus Type:Rural
Athletics:Football, Golf, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Cheer
Conference:3A Region 3 (2012–14)
Accreditation:ADE;
AdvancED (1930–)
Rival:Piggott High School (Known as the "Rice Bowl")
Mascot:Bobcat
Team Name:Corning Bobcats
School Colors:Black and gold
Status:Open
Enrollment:470
Enrollment As Of:2010–11
Communities:Corning, Biggers, Reyno, Maynard, Peach Orchard, Datto, Lafe, Rector, Knobel, Success, Pollard, McDougal
Feeders:Central Ełementary School (grades 3–6)

Corning High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades seven through twelve[1] in the rural community of Corning, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools located in Clay County and serves the Clay and Randolph County communities of Corning, Biggers, Reyno, Maynard, Peach Orchard, Datto, Lafe, Rector, Knobel, Success, Pollard, and McDougal.With more than 200 students, it is the sole high school in Corning School District.

Academics

The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

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 24 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.

Athletics

The Corning High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Bobcat with the school colors of black and gold.

The Corning Bobcats participate in various interscholastic activities in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 3 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bobcats school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer, tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).[2]

The "Rice Bowl" is the annual matchup against Clay County rival, Piggott High School. Played since 1926, it is one of the oldest rivalries in Arkansas.

Notable alumni

References

  1. Web site: Corning High School Overview on U.S. News & World Report. April 17, 2018.
  2. Web site: School Profile, Corning High School . Arkansas Activities Association . February 9, 2013.