Paris High School (Arkansas) Explained

Paris High School
Streetaddress:2000 East Wood Street
City:Paris
State:Arkansas
Country:USA
Zipcode:72855
Coordinates:35.2967°N -93.7214°W
Type:Public secondary
Grades:9-12
Principal:Casey Mainer
Faculty:28.69 (on FTE basis)
Enrollment:319
Enrollment As Of:2011–12
Ratio:11.12
District:Paris School District
Ceeb:041970
Colors:Royal blue and white
Sports:Football, Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Dance, Golf, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Marching BandAthletics
Conference:3A Region 4 (2012–19)
Mascot:Eagle (Big Blue)
Team Name:Paris Eagles
Campus Type:Rural
Affiliations:Arkansas Activities Association

Paris High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in Paris in Logan County in western Arkansas, United States, for students in grades nine through twelve. Paris is the sole high school administered by the Paris School District.

Its boundary includes Paris, New Blaine, and a section of Subiaco.[1]

Curriculum

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 to complete at least 22 units for graduation. Paris High School offers regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and students may select Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam.

Paris High School was evaluated as Achieving by the ADE for the 2008–09 and 2009–10 school years in support of Adequate Yearly Progress and Augmented Benchmark Examinations.

Athletics

The Paris High School mascot and athletic emblem is known as the Eagle with the school colors of royal blue and white.

For the 2012-2014 seasons, the Paris Eagles participate in the 3A Classification from the 3A Region 4 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. Student-athletes compete in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, dance, baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Logan County, AR. U.S. Census Bureau. September 20, 2022.
  2. Web site: School Profile, Paris High School . Arkansas Activities Association . March 11, 2013.