Concord High School (Arkansas)

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Concord High School
Address
10920 North Heber Springs Road

,
Arkansas
72523

United States
Coordinates35°39′50″N 91°50′45″W / 35.66389°N 91.84583°W / 35.66389; -91.84583Coordinates: 35°39′50″N 91°50′45″W / 35.66389°N 91.84583°W / 35.66389; -91.84583
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
Established1949 (73 years ago) (1949)
StatusOpen
School districtConcord School District
CEEB code040485
NCES School ID050456000181[1]
Teaching staff16.71 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment185[1] (2010–11)
 • Grade 725
 • Grade 839
 • Grade 936
 • Grade 1034
 • Grade 1128
 • Grade 1223
Student to teacher ratio11.07[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)Purple and gold
  
AthleticsBasketball, Golf, Cross Country, Baseball, Softball, Tennis
Athletics conference1A 2 South (2012–14)
MascotPirate
Team nameConcord Pirates
AccreditationADE
Communities servedDrasco, Mountain View, Locust Grove, Wilburn, Heber Springs, Tumbling Shoals, Pangburn, Concord, Floral, Ida
Federal FundingTitle I
Websitewww.concordschools.org/page/high-school

Concord High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural, distant community of Concord, Arkansas, United States. The high school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12 and serves as one of five public high schools in Cleburne County, Arkansas.

Academics[]

Concord High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Concord receives Title I federal funding.[1]

Concord High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Extracurricular activities[]

The Concord High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with purple and gold serving as the school colors.

Athletics[]

The Concord Pirates participate in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification—the state's smallest classification—from the 1A 2 South Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Pirates compete in golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, tennis (boys/girls) and cheer.[3]

Clubs and traditions[]

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - Concord High School (050456000181)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  2. ^ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  3. ^ "School Profile, Concord High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved February 14, 2013.

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