Van–Cove High School

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Van–Cove High School
Address
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110 South 5th Street

Cove
,
Polk
,
Arkansas
71937

United States
Coordinates34°25′56″N 94°24′57″W / 34.43222°N 94.41583°W / 34.43222; -94.41583Coordinates: 34°25′56″N 94°24′57″W / 34.43222°N 94.41583°W / 34.43222; -94.41583
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusClosed
School districtVan-Cove School District (-2010)
Cossatot River School District (2010-2013)
CEEB code040525
NCES School ID050040501105[1]
Teaching staff16.99 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment197 (2010–11[1])
 • Grade 734
 • Grade 836
 • Grade 931
 • Grade 1035
 • Grade 1130
 • Grade 1231
Student to teacher ratio11.60[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
Campus typeRural; remote[1]
Color(s)  Red
  White
AthleticsBowling, Golf, Basketball, Track, Cheer
Athletics conference1A Region 7 West (2012–14)
MascotHornet
Team nameVan–Cove Hornets
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked
Communities servedVandervoort, Cove
Feeder schoolsVan–Cove Ełementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Federal fundingTitle I
Websitewww.cossatot.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=62

Van–Cove High School was a comprehensive public high school located in Cove, Arkansas, United States. The school provided secondary education in grades 7 through 12 serving rural, distant communities of Polk County, Arkansas, primarily Vandervoort and Cove, hence Van–Cove. At the time of closure it was a part of the Cossatot River School District.

Prior to July 1, 2010, Van–Cove High School was part of the former Van–Cove School District; on that day the Van-Cove district merged into the Cossatot River district.[2] The Cossatot River School District merged Van–Cove High School with Wickes High School into the Cossatot River High School,[3] which opened in 2013.[4]

Academics[]

The assumed course of study followed 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. Van–Cove High School is accredited by the ADE.

Extracurricular activities[]

The Van–Cove High School mascot and athletic emblem was the Hornet with red and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics[]

The Van–Cove Hornets competed in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Hornets played within the 1A Region 7 West Conference. The Hornets participated in golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, and track (boys/girls).[5]

Notable people[]

The following are notable people associated with Van–Cove High School. If the person was a Van–Cove 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 c d e "Search for Public Schools - Van-Cove High School (050040501105)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  2. ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.
  3. ^ House, Joshua (2016-10-13). "Remembrance of Van-Cove". . Retrieved 2018-05-23. Since the Wickes and Van-Cove (V-C) high schools have combined,[...]
  4. ^ Dilbeck, Leanne (2013-08-16). "New Cossatot River High School Showcased to the Community". . Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  5. ^ "School Profile, Van–Cove High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 11 January 2013.

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