Pottsville High School (Arkansas) Explained

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Pottsvile High School
Streetaddress:500 Apache Drive
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:72858
Country:USA
Coordinates:35.2475°N -93.0419°W
Superintendent:Houston Townsend
Principal:Jonathan Bradley
Teaching Staff:26.21 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:042090
Classes Offered:Regular, Advanced Placement
System:ADE Smart Core curriculum
Grades:10–12
Conference:4A
Team Name:Pottsville Apaches
School Colors: Black and gold
Status:Open
Enrollment:382 (2016-17)[1]

Pottsville High School is a secondary school located in Pottsville, Arkansas, United States. The school was completed in 1998 and is administered by the Pottsville School District No. 61. The school serves more than 300 students in grades 10 through 12.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete 22 units prior to graduation. Students may select from regular coursework and exams and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to obtain college credit.

Facilities

The school was formerly located on the same campus as the Elementary and Middle schools, but a new building was built in 1998 with an addition installed in 2000 and features several facilities, including a complete chemistry lab several computer labs for technological learning. A new Junior High School was opened in February 2007 near the high school site.

Extracurricular activities

The Pottsville High School teams honor the Apache with black and gold serving as the school colors. For 2012–14, the Pottsville Apaches compete in the 4A classification under the 4A Region 4 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Apaches compete in baseball, basketball (boys/girls), band, competitive cheer, cross country (boys/girls), football, golf (boys/girls), softball, tennis (boys/girls), track & field (boys/girls)[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: POTTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL . February 25, 2019 . National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. Web site: School Profile, Pottsville High School . October 12, 2012 . Arkansas Activities Association.
  3. http://www.ahsaa.org/1996-97%20champions.html AHSAA 1996–97 State Champions