Smackover High School Explained

Smackover High School
Streetaddress:1 Buckaroo Lane
City:Smackover
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:71762
Country:USA
District:Smackover-Norphlet School District (formerly the Smackover School District)
Teaching Staff:35.76 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:042285
Classes Offered:Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Ratio:10.34
Schooltype:Public comprehensive
System:ADE Smart Core
Grades:9-12
Conference:3A 6 (football); 3A 8 (basketball)
Slogan:Building
Upon
Caring,
Knowledge, and
Spirit!
Accreditation:ADE
Mascot:Buckaroo
Team Name:Smackover Buckaroos
Nickname:Battlin' Buckaroos
School Colors:Black and white
Status:Open
Enrollment:368 (2016-17)[1]
Communities:Smackover, Norphlet, Calion, Louann, and Mount Holly.

Smackover High School (SHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in Smackover, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for more than 280 students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of five public high schools in Union County. It is the sole high school administered by the Smackover-Norphlet School District (formerly the Smackover School District).

Its district has territory in Union County, Ouachita County, and Columbia County.[2] [3] [4] The district, and therefore the high school, serves Smackover, Norphlet, Calion,[2] Louann,[3] and Mount Holly.[5]

History

It was previously a grade 7-12 institution. In the 2015-2016 school year the former Norphlet High School became a middle school for the entire school district while Smackover High became the senior high school for the entire district; the Smackover district and the Norphlet School District had merged the previous year.[6]

Academics

Smackover High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Extracurricular activities

The Smackover High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Buckaroo with black and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

For 2015-2017, the Smackover Battlin' Buckaroos participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 6 (football) and 3A Region 8 (basketball) conferences, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Buckaroos compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. Web site: SMACKOVER HIGH SCHOOL . February 25, 2019 . National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Union County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District and Norphlet School District.
  3. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Ouachita County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District.
  4. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Columbia County, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District.
  5. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. The Mount Holly district merged with the Smackover district on July 1, 2004.
  6. Web site: May 8, 2014 . Merger of Norphlet, Smackover school districts approved . June 17, 2018 . Arkansas News.
  7. Web site: School Profile, Smackover High School . March 13, 2013 . Arkansas Activities Association.