Strong High School Explained

Strong High School
Streetaddress:635 South Concord Street
City:Strong
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:71765
Country:USA
District:Strong–Huttig School District (2004-)
Strong School District (-2004)
Superintendent:Jeff Alpin
Teaching Staff:25.40 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:042360
Classes Offered:Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Ratio:9.13
Schooltype:Public comprehensive
System:ADE Smart Core
Grades:7–12
Conference:2A 8 (Football); 2A 7 West (Basketball)
Accreditation:ADE
Mascot:Bulldog
Team Name:Strong Bulldogs
School Colors:Royal blue and white
Status:Open
Enrollment:320
Enrollment As Of:2016–17
Communities:Strong, Huttig, Urbana, Lapile, Felsinthaw, New London, Gardner
Free Label:Federal Funding
Free Text:Title I

Strong High School (SHS) is a comprehensive public high school based in the town of Strong, Arkansas, United States. SHS provides secondary education for more than 200 students in grades 7 through 12. Strong is one of public high schools in Union County and is the sole high school of the Strong–Huttig School District.

History

It was formerly in the Strong School District. On July 1, 2004, the Strong School District consolidated with the Huttig School District to form the Strong-Huttig School District.[1]

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Strong High School receives Title I federal funding.

Strong High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and accredited by AdvancED since 1990.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Strong High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Bulldog with royal blue and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Strong Bulldogs compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification from the 2A Region 8 Conference for football and 2A Region 7 West Conference as basketball, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bulldogs field teams in football, basketball (boys/girls), fastpitch softball, Track & Field (boys/girls) and cheer.[3]

Notable alumni

References

  1. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  2. Web site: Institution Summary, Strong High School . AdvancED . April 20, 2013.
  3. Web site: School Profile, Strong High School . Arkansas Activities Association . April 20, 2013.
  4. Web site: 2011 . Football > Season Results . Arkansas Activities Association . October 30, 2022.
  5. Web site: 2021 Football Finals Info Sheet . Arkansas Activities Association . October 30, 2022.