Gravette High School Explained

Gravette High School
Streetaddress:325 Lion Drive
City:Gravette
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:72734
Country:USA
District:Gravette School District
Ceeb:040930
Teaching Staff:72.01 (on FTE basis)
Classes Offered:Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Ratio:8.55
Schooltype:Public comprehensive
System:ADE Smart Core
Grades:9–12
Athletics Conference:4A Region 1
Accreditation:ADE;
AdvancED (1993–)
Team Name:Gravette Lions
School Colors:Black and orange
Status:Open
Enrollment:616 (2022-23)
Feeder Schools:Gravette Middle School (6–8)

Gravette High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Gravette, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 8 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Benton County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Gravette School District.

The district, and therefore Gravette High's attendance boundary, includes the majority of Gravette, as well as all of Maysville and Sulphur Springs, and a section of Bella Vista.[1]

Academics

Gravette High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1983.[2] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, 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.

Athletics

The Gravette High School mascot and athletic emblem is the lion with black and orange serving as the school colors.

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

The Lions' Rivals are:Gentry High School Pioneers

References

  1. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benton County, AR. U.S. Census Bureau. May 25, 2022.
  2. Web site: Institution Summary, Gentry High School . AdvancED . November 19, 2012.
  3. Web site: School Profile, Gravette High School . Arkansas Activities Association . November 19, 2012.