Valley View High School (Arkansas) Explained

Valley View High School
Streetaddress:2118 Valley View Drive
City:Jonesboro
State:Arkansas
County:Craighead County
Zipcode:72404
Country:USA
Coordinates:35.7778°N -90.7369°W
District:Valley View School District
Affiliation:Arkansas Activities Association
Superintendent:Roland Popejoy
Principal:Crystal Cline
Faculty:44.02 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:041272
Ratio:14.33
Grades:10–12
Campus Type:Suburban
Athletics:Basketball (boys/girls), bowling, cheerleading, dance, football, soccer (boys/girls), swimming (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls)
Conference:5A East
Motto:Excellence In Education For All
Accreditation:AdvancED
Mascot:Blazer
Team Name:Valley View Blazers/Lady Blazers
Colors:Blue and gold
Newspaper:The Beacon
Status:Open
Enrollment:631 (2022-23)[1]
Communities:Valley View community, Jonesboro, AR

Valley View High School is comprehensive public high school for students in grades 10 through 12 located in southwestern area of Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. Established in 1925, the northeastern Arkansas school is administered by the Valley View School District and is accredited by AdvancED and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

Academics

Curriculum

The assumed course of study is the ADE Smart Core curriculum with students completing regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that offer an opportunity to receive college credit prior to graduation. Exceptional students are eligible to participate in Arkansas Governor's School and receive recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Awards and recognition

In 2010, educator Michelle Moss received the Inspirational Educator Award sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association.[2]

In 2012, student Christian D. Williams was honored as a Scholar of the Presidential Scholars Program.[3]

Athletics

The Valley View mascot and athletic emblem is the Blazer with blue and gold serving as the school colors.

The Valley View Blazers compete in numerous interscholastic competitions in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association including basketball (boys/girls), bowling, cheerleading, dance, debate, soccer (boys/girls), swimming (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls). The 5A East Conference consists of Batesville, Blytheville, Forrest City, Greene County Tech, Nettleton, Paragould, Valley View, and Wynne.

Former Blazer student-athlete Casey Woodruff (1997–2001) holds the Arkansas record (girls) for the most All-State awards with eight (tennis 4, golf 4).

Notable alumni

References

  1. Web site: VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. June 26, 2024.
  2. Web site: Inspirational Educator Award Recipients . EdTA . August 28, 2012.
  3. Web site: Scholars of the Presidential Scholars Program 2012 . U.S. Department of Education . September 9, 2012.
  4. Web site: Blazers' Caldwell playing 'a different game'. Kevin. Turbeville. Jonesboro Sun. July 8, 2022. May 10, 2024.