McGehee High School explained

McGehee High School
Streetaddress:1902 East Ash Street
City:McGehee
State:Arkansas
Country:USA
Zipcode:71654
Coordinates:33.6453°N -91.3836°W
Type:Public secondary
Grades:7–12
Principal:Derrell Thompson
Faculty:50.97 (on FTE basis)
Enrollment:503 (2016-17)[1]
Ratio:10.08
District:McGehee School District
Ceeb:041620
Colors:Red and white
Sports:Football, Golf, Cheer, Dance, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track
Conference:3A Region 6 (Football)
3A Region 8 (Basketball)
Mascot:Owl
Team Name:McGehee Owls
Campus Type:Rural
Newspaper:MHS Beak Speaks
Yearbook:The Owl
Affiliations:Arkansas Activities Association

McGehee High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. McGehee serves more than 500 students in grades 7 through 12. McGehee is one of two public high schools in Desha County and is the sole high school administered by the McGehee School District. The McGehee sports teams have won 18 state championships.

Academics

The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Course offerings include regular and Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1951.[2]

Athletics

The McGehee High School mascot is an owl with the school colors of red and white.

For the 2012–14 seasons, the McGehee Owls participate in the 3A Region 6 (Football) and 3A Region 8 (Basketball) conferences as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association.[3] The Owls compete in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, competitive dance, golf (boys/girls), baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls).[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. February 25, 2019.
  2. Web site: Institution Summary, McGehee High School . AdvancED . January 25, 2013.
  3. Web site: 2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences . Arkansas Activities Association . January 25, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219172119/http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/2012-14%20Classsifications%20-%20Conferences.pdf . December 19, 2013 .
  4. Web site: School Profile, McGehee High School . Arkansas Activities Association . January 25, 2013.