Bigelow High School
| Bigelow High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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101 East Panther Drive , Arkansas 72016 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°59′52″N 92°37′58″W / 34.99778°N 92.63278°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | East End School District |
| CEEB code | 040190 |
| NCES School ID | 050558000268[1] |
| Teaching staff | 28.63 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 322[1] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.25[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Color(s) | Black and white |
| Athletics conference | 2A Region 5 |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Team name | Bigelow Panthers |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| Website | www |
Bigelow High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Bigelow, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Perry County; the other is Perryville High School. It is the sole high school administered by the East End School District.
History[]
Bigelow High administrators made national news when they tore a two page spread out of the 2021 student yearbook that contained a timeline of events of the past year, including Black Lives Matter and the police killings of George Floyd and others. Administrators cited fears of a "community backlash" while detractors charged censorship.[2][3]
Academics[]
Bigelow High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, 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.
Athletics[]
The Bigelow High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Panther with black and white serving as the school colors.[4]
For 2012–14, the Bigelow Panthers participate in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification via the 2A Region 5 (Football) Conference and 2A Region 4 East (Basketball) Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Panthers compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Bigelow High School (050558000268)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ Bailey, Austin (7 August 2021). "Bigelow High rips out a yearbook spread because of "community backlash"". Arkansas Times. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "High School Is Accused Of Censorship As Officials Rip Out Yearbook Pages On The News". NPR.org. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ a b "School Profile, Bigelow High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
External links[]
- Public high schools in Arkansas
- Schools in Perry County, Arkansas