Central High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades seven through twelve in Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Phillips County and the sole high school administered by the Helena–West Helena School District.
| Central High School | |
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| Address | |
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103 School Road , Arkansas United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°32′29″N 90°37′42″W / 34.54139°N 90.62833°W |
| Information | |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Helena–West Helena School District |
| NCES District ID | 0507680[2] |
| CEEB code | 041075 |
| NCES School ID | 050768000476[1] |
| Faculty | 68.21 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 684 (2010–11[1]) |
| Education system | Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Color(s) | Royal blue and scarlet red |
| Athletics | Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track |
| Athletics conference | 5A Central (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Team name | Helena–West Helena Cougars |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| Website | www |
It is located in the Mildand Heights neighborhood, which is situated halfway between the former cities of Helena and West Helena, which merged in 2014.[3][4]
Curriculum
editThe assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 25 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity for college credit.
For 2010–11, Central High School's accreditation status is on probation with ADE.
Athletics
editThe Helena–West Helena Central mascot is the cougar with the school colors of Royal blue and Scarlet red.
The Central Cougars participate in interscholastic athletic activities in the 5A Classification—the state's third largest classification—within the 5A Central Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Cougars field competitive teams in football, volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls), each with support from the cheer squad and the band[5]
- Volleyball: The Lady Cougars volleyball squads are 4-time state volleyball champions (1978, 1980, 1983, 1984).
Notable alumni
editThis article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (December 2015) |
- Blanche Lincoln (ca. 1978)—Former U.S. Senator from Arkansas and a member of the Democratic Party.
- Brian Stacy Miller (1985)—Federal judge of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
References
edit- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Central High School (050768000476)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Helena/ W.HELENA School DIST". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ^ "CENSUS 2000 Block Map: WEST HELENA city" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 2, 2019. - Index Map - See Page 2
- ^ "Central High School". Helena-West Helena School District. June 10, 2004. Archived from the original on June 10, 2004. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
Central High School 103 School Road West Helena, AR 72390
- ^ "2012-13 School Record Book". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2012.