Waldron High School (Arkansas) Explained

Waldron High School
Streetaddress:736 West Hwy 80
City:Waldron
State:Arkansas
Country:USA
Zipcode:72958
Coordinates:34.8942°N -94.0975°W
Type:Public secondary
Grades:9–12
Principal:Kim Solomon
Faculty:38.48 (on FTE basis)
Enrollment:442 (2016-17)[1]
Ratio:12.16
District:Waldron School District
Ceeb:042565
Colors:Orange and black
Sports:Football, Golf, cross country, basketball, competitive cheer, baseball, softball, swimming, athletics
Conference:4A Region 7 (2012–14)
Mascot:Bulldog
Team Name:Waldron Bulldogs
Campus Type:Rural
Feeders:Waldron Middle School (grades 6–8)
Yearbook:The Bulldog
Affiliations:Arkansas Activities Association

Waldron High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in Waldron, Arkansas, United States. The school educates more than 450 students annually in grades nine through twelve. Waldron is the larger of two public high schools in Scott County and is the sole high school administered by the Waldron School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and receives Title I federal funding. As of June 23, 2012, accreditation is under advisement with AdvancED.[2] [3]

Athletics

The Waldron High School mascot is the Bulldog with the school colors of orange and black.

For the 2012–14 seasons, the Waldron Bulldogs participate in the 4A Classification within the 4A Region 7 Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with student-athletes competing in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, swimming (girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WALDRON HIGH SCHOOL . February 25, 2019 . National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. Web site: Institution Summary, Waldron High School . December 29, 2012 . AdvancED.
  3. Web site: Waldron (Scott County) . December 29, 2012 . The Encyclopedia of Arkansas Culture & History.
  4. Web site: School Profile, Waldron High School . December 28, 2012 . Arkansas Activities Association.