Salem High School (Arkansas)
| Salem High School | |
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| Address | |
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313 Hwy 62 East , Arkansas 72576 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°21′33″N 91°48′59″W / 36.35917°N 91.81639°WCoordinates: 36°21′33″N 91°48′59″W / 36.35917°N 91.81639°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Salem School District |
| CEEB code | 042215 |
| NCES School ID | 051209000975[1] |
| Faculty | 27.91[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 369 (2016-17)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.65 |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Athletics conference | 2A 3 (football); 2A 2 (basketball) (2012–14) |
| Sports | Football, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer |
| Mascot | Greyhound |
| Team name | Salem Greyhounds |
| Accreditation | ADE AdvancED (1997-)[2] |
| Website | www |
Salem High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools in Fulton County and the sole high school administered by Salem School District. For the 2010–11 school year, the school provides secondary education for more than 330 students in grades 7 through 12 and employs more than 27 educators.
Academics[]
The assumed course of study for Salem students follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may elect to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1997.[2]
Salem High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2012 report.[4]
Extracurricular activities[]
The Salem High School athletic emblem and mascot is the Greyhound with black and gold serving as the school colors.
Athletics[]
The Salem Greyhounds compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 2 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Greyhounds field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and Volleyball (girls).[5]
Clubs and traditions[]
Salem students engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Band, Beta Club, Drama Club, FBLA, FCCLA, National FFA Organization, Journalism, Quiz Bowl, and Student Council.
References[]
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - Salem High School (051209000975)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
- ^ a b "Institution Summary, Salem High School". AdvancED. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
- ^ "SALEM HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
- ^ "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
- ^ "School Profile, Salem High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
External links[]
- Public high schools in Arkansas
- Schools in Fulton County, Arkansas