Greene County Tech High School (GCTHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Greene County, Arkansas, along with cross-town rival Paragould High School, and is the sole high school managed by the Greene County Tech School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Greene County Tech Junior High School.
| Greene County Tech High School | |
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| Address | |
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4601 Linwood Drive , Greene County , Arkansas 72450 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°0′26″N 90°31′49″W / 36.00722°N 90.53028°W |
| Information | |
| School board | Greene County Tech School Board |
| School district | Greene County Tech School District |
| NCES District ID | 0513080[1] |
| Oversight | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 041950 |
| NCES School ID | 051308001066[2] |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Enrollment | 775 (2015-16)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.69[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Athletics conference | 5A East (2024-2026) |
| Mascot | Golden eagle |
| Team name | Greene County Tech Golden Eagles |
| Rival | Paragould High School Cross-town rivals Jonesboro High School "Border Bowl" |
| Accreditation | AdvancED (1969-) |
| Feeder schools | Greene County Tech Junior High School (8–9) |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| Website | www |
Within Greene County it serves the southern portion of Paragould and the municipality of Delaplaine, as well as the census-designated place of Walcott.[4] The portion of Paragould in the district makes up 18 square miles (47 km2).[5] Within Randolph County it serves O Kean.[6] Within Clay County it serves Peach Orchard.[7] It also serves the unincorporated Greene County areas of Beech Grove, Evening Star, Light, and Lorado.[8]
History
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In 2007 the school district closed Delaplaine High School, the other high school of the school district.[9] Now all areas of the district are assigned to GCTHS.
Academics
editThe assumed course of study at Greene County Tech is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school has been accredited by AdvancED since 1969.[10]
Athletics
editThe Greene County Tech High School mascot is the golden eagle and the school colors and green and gold.
For 2024-2026 the Greene County Tech Golden Eagles participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Golden Eagles compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.[11]
- Golf: The girls golf team are 2-time state golf champions (1982, 2009).
- Baseball: The baseball team is one of the most consistent programs in the state with 33 state tournament appearances and wins with 15 state semi-finals. The 1962 squad went undefeated at 16-0 and combined with the 1963 team for 34 consecutive wins, both state records at the time. The 1979 baseball team won 28 consecutive games.
- Cheer: The competitive cheer team won the 2008 state title in the co-ed division.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Greene Co. Tech School Dist". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - Greene Co. Tech High School (051308001066)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
- ^ "Greene Co. Tech High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Greene County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 12, 2023. - 2010 map
- ^ "History". Greene County Tech School District. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "School District Reference Map (2010 Census): Randolph County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Clay County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 12, 2023. - 2010 map - Note the 13080 and boundary indicates that Peach Orchard is in a part of Greene County Tech district territory surrounded by Corning School District territory. The article in The Encyclopedia of Arkansas stated that Peach Orchard is in the Corning district, but the finder of ArcGIS used by the State of Arkansas confirms it is an exclave of Greene County Tech.
- ^ "General Highway Map Greene County, Arkansas" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved March 4, 2021. - See Beech Grove, Evening Star, Light, Lorado, and Walcott on the map.
- ^ "Rural Arkansas struggles after schools close". KAIT. May 18, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ "School Profile, Greene County Tech High School". AdvancED. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
- ^ "School Profile, Greene County Tech High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ "2012-13 Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
