Taylor High School (Arkansas) Explained

Taylor High School
Streetaddress:506 East Pine Street
City:Taylor
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:71861
Country:USA
Coordinates:33.0989°N -93.4567°W
District:Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District
Oversight:Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
Affiliation:Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Faculty:14.19 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:042400
Classes Offered:Regular, Advanced placement
Ratio:9.65
System:ADE Smart Core curriculum
Grades:7–12
Campus Type:Rural
Conference:1A 7 East (2012–14)
Accreditation:ADE
Mascot:Tiger
Sports:Golf, basketball, baseball, softball
Team Name:Taylor Tigers
School Colors:Blue and white
Status:Open
Enrollment:137
Enrollment As Of:2010–11

Taylor High School is a comprehensive public junior-senior high school serving grades seventh through twelfth in the rural community of Taylor, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Taylor High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District.

History

Initially it was a part of the Taylor School District. On July 1, 2004, it consolidated with the Emerson School District to form the Emerson-Taylor School District (now the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District).[1]

Academics

The assumed course of study at Taylor High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 23 units before graduation, which is one credit more than the state standard of 22 units. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with South Arkansas Community College, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Students that graduate with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) are designated Honor Graduates, with Highest Honor Graduates graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA.

Athletics

The Taylor High School mascot is the Tiger with blue and white serving as the school colors.

For the 2012–14 seasons,[2] the Taylor Tigers participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Tigers competing in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and softball.[3]

References

  1. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  2. Web site: 2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219172119/http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/2012-14%20Classsifications%20-%20Conferences.pdf . December 19, 2013 . September 21, 2012 . Arkansas Activities Association.
  3. Web site: School Profile, Taylor High School . March 2, 2013 . Arkansas Activities Association.