Greenland High School Explained

Greenland High School
Streetaddress:30 North Sandy Avenue
City:Greenland
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:72737
Country:USA
Coordinates:35.9214°N -94.1911°W
Type:Public secondary
District:Greenland School District
Grades:9–12
Ceeb:040945
Faculty:28.67 (on FTE basis)
Ratio:9.17
Enrollment:279 (2016-17)[1]
Conference:3A Region 1 (2014-16)
Colors:Green and white
Mascot:Pirate

Greenland High School is a comprehensive four-year public secondary school in Greenland, Arkansas, United States. It is one of ten public high schools in Washington County and the sole high school administered by the Greenland School District.

In addition to Greenland, the school district boundary (and therefore that of the high school) included Winslow and portions of Fayetteville and West Fork.[2]

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education, which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1994.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Greenland High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with green and white serving as its school colors.

Athletics

For 2014–16, the Greenland Pirates compete in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 1 Conference as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association. Interscholastic activities include football, basketball, baseball, cheer, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), softball, and track (boys/girls). Under the direction of Clay Reeves and Alan Barton, the girls basketball team has won six state championships (1999, 2000, 2002, 2012, 2013, 2015).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Greenland High School . National Center for Education Statistics. February 25, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Washington County, AR. U.S. Census Bureau. May 25, 2022. - 2010 map
  3. Web site: Institution Summary, Greenland High School . AdvancED . January 1, 2013.