Nettleton High School (Arkansas) Explained

Nettleton High School
Streetaddress:4207 Race Street
City:Jonesboro
State:Arkansas
County:Craighead
Zipcode:72404
Country:USA
Coordinates:35.8125°N -90.6494°W
Schoolboard:Nettleton School Board
District:Nettleton School District
Oversight:Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
Affiliation:Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Principal:David Shipman
Ceeb:041815
Ranking:44th in Arkansas (USNWR)
Classes Offered:Regular, Advanced Placement
Ratio:9.73
Schooltype:College Preparatory
Fundingtype:Public
System:ADE Smart Core curriculum
Grades:9-12
Age Range:14-18
Campus Type:Urban
Conference:5A East
Song:Alma Mater (Annie Lisle)
Fightsong:Cherokee
Accreditation:AdvancED (1965-)
Rival:Valley View High School
Mascot:Raider
Sports:Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer
Team Name:Nettleton Raiders
School Colors:Black and Vegas gold
Newspaper:The Chieftan
Status:Open
Enrollment:850 (2022-23)[1]
Feeders:Nettleton Junior High School (6-8)

Nettleton High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States.[2] It is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County, Arkansas, and the only high school managed by the Nettleton School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Nettleton Junior High School.

Curriculum

The assumed course of study at Nettleton High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school administers vocational classes through Jonesboro High School (Arkansas). Nettleton High School has been accredited since 1965 by AdvancED.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

For 2012–2014, the Nettleton Raiders participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Raiders compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.[3]

Clubs and traditions

The Nettleton High School mascot is the Raider and the school colors are black and Vegas gold.

The Nettleton Quiz Bowl team placed 2nd at the 2017 AGQBA State Tournament[5]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. July 21, 2024.
  2. Web site: Nettleton High School - Home. School. Nettleton High. nhs.nettletonschools.net. en. March 26, 2018.
  3. Web site: School Profile, Nettleton High School . Arkansas Activities Association . August 24, 2012.
  4. Web site: 2012 State Volleyball Championships . Arkansas Activities Association . November 18, 2012.
  5. Web site: Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Assoc. - Tournament Results. meridiandesignworks.com. Justin Parker -. arquizbowl.org. en-US. March 26, 2018.
  6. Web site: Angie Craig, former Memphis Commercial Appeal reporter, now in Congress . Commercialappeal.com . November 9, 2018 . December 20, 2018.
  7. Web site: Nettleton alum Corey Ragsdale named to Texas Rangers coaching staff. KAIT. Chris Hudgison. November 11, 2019. November 11, 2019.