Lavaca High School (LHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the city of Lavaca, Arkansas, United States. Located near Arkansas Highway 255, the school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12 as one of six public high schools in Sebastian County, Arkansas and is the sole high school administered by the Lavaca School District.
| Lavaca High School | |
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| Address | |
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311 Holly Street , Arkansas 72941-0008 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°19′58″N 94°10′31″W / 35.3328135°N 94.1752764°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Established | 1915 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Lavaca School District |
| Superintendent | Steve Rose |
| CEEB code | 041365 |
| NCES School ID | 050873000587[1] |
| Principal | Felicia Owen |
| Teaching staff | 49.21 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 260 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 5.28[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold |
| Athletics | Football, volleyball, cross country, golf, basketball, baseball, softball, track, cheer |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 4 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Golden Arrow |
| Team name | Lavaca Golden Arrows |
| Accreditation | ADE AdvancED (1995–) |
| Yearbook | The Arrow |
| Feeder schools | Lavaca Elementary School (5–8) |
| Website | www |
The attendance area includes Lavaca, Central City, and a portion of Barling.[2]
Academics
editLavaca High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1995.[3] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.
Athletics
editThe Lavaca High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Golden Arrow with purple and gold serving as the school colors.[4]
The Lavaca Golden Arrows compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 4 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Golden Arrows participate in football, volleyball, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4][5]
In 1986 and 2001, the Lavaca baseball team captured its classification's state championship. In 2008, Lavaca won the 3A state volleyball championship.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Lavaca High School (050873000587)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sebastian County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ "Institution Summary, Lavaca High School". AdvancED. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
- ^ a b "School Profile, Lavaca High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
