West Fork High School (Arkansas) Explained

West Fork High School
Streetaddress:359 School Ave
City:West Fork
State:Arkansas
Country:USA
Coordinates:35.9214°N -94.1911°W
Type:Public secondary
District:West Fork School District
Grades:9–12
Ceeb:042610
Ranking:No. 23 (AR)
No. 2,003 (USA)[1]
Faculty:26.84 (on FTE basis)
Ratio:14.05
Enrollment:347 (2016-17)[2]
Conference:3A Region 4 (2020-22)
Colors:Vegas gold and black
Mascot:Tiger

West Fork High School is a secondary school in West Fork, Arkansas, United States. The school is the only secondary school serving grades 9 through 12. It is one of ten public high schools in Washington County and the sole high school administered by the West Fork School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit.

In 2012, West Fork was ranked by U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools ranking report as the No. 23 school in the state and No. 2,003 in the nation. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1989.[3]

Athletics

The West Fork High School mascot is the Tiger with Vegas gold and black serving as its school colors.

For 2017, the West Fork Tigers compete in the 4A Region 1 Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include football, basketball, baseball,volleyball, cheer, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), softball, and track (boys/girls)[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2012 Best High Schools . U.S. News & World Report . December 30, 2012.
  2. Web site: WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. February 28, 2019.
  3. Web site: Institution Summary, West Fork High School . AdvancED . December 30, 2012.
  4. Web site: School Profile, West Fork High School . Arkansas Activities Association . December 30, 2012.