Bald Knob High School

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Bald Knob High School
Address
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901 North Hickory Street

Bald Knob
,
Arkansas
72010

United States
Coordinates35°18′49″N 91°34′20″W / 35.313519°N 91.572112°W / 35.313519; -91.572112Coordinates: 35°18′49″N 91°34′20″W / 35.313519°N 91.572112°W / 35.313519; -91.572112
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
MottoPride achievement integrity
StatusOpen
School districtBald Knob School District
SuperintendentMalissa Gipson
CEEB code040095
NCES School ID050270000038 [2]
PrincipalWesley Roberts
Vice-PrincipalNone
Teaching staff27.43 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment430 (2016-17)[4]
Student to teacher ratio13.63[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Blue
  White
Athletics conference3A Region 2[3]
MascotBulldog[3]
Team nameBald Knob Bulldogs
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking  Silver Medalist
No. 16 (AR)
No. 1,800 (USA)[1]
YearbookBKS
Feeder toBald Knob Middle School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitebaldknobschools.org

Bald Knob High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in Bald Knob, Arkansas, United States. The school serves more than 412 students in White County.

Academics[]

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.

In 2012, Bald Knob High School was nationally recognized as a Silver Medalist with rankings of No. 1,800 (national rank) and No. 16 (state rank) in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[1]

Extracurricular activities[]

The Bald Knob High School athletic emblem (mascot) is the Bulldog with blue and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics[]

The Bald Knob Bulldogs compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bulldogs play within the 3A Region 2 Conference and field varsity teams in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), cheer, bowling (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[3]

Clubs and traditions[]

Students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that offer community service projects, competitions, scholarships and networking to include Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Notable alumni[]

The following are notable people associated with Bald Knob High School. If the person was a Bald Knob High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included:

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Search for Public Schools - Bald Knob High School (050270000038 )". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "School Profile, Bald Knob High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  4. ^ "BALD KNOB HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.

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