Arkadelphia High School
| Arkadelphia High School | |
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| Address | |
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401 High School Drive Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923 United States |
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| Coordinates | 34°7′25″N 93°5′57″W / 34.12361°N 93.09917°WCoordinates: 34°7′25″N 93°5′57″W / 34.12361°N 93.09917°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Title I School |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Arkadelphia School District |
| NCES District ID | 0502430 |
| Oversight | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| NCES School ID | 050243000018 |
| Faculty | 48.90 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 597 (2009-10 ) |
| • Grade 9 | 163 |
| • Grade 10 | 158 |
| • Grade 11 | 125 |
| • Grade 12 | 128 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.74 |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural; fringe |
| School color(s) |
Royal Blue Red White |
| Athletics conference | 4A 7 (2012-14) |
| Mascot | Badger |
| Team name | Arkadelphia Badgers |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| National ranking | Challenge Index No. 284 No. 4 (AR) |
| Feeder schools | Goza Middle School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| National Blue Ribbon School | 1990-91 |
| Website | apsd |
Arkadelphia High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades nine through twelve in the rural, fringe community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. Located in Clark County, Arkadelphia High School is the largest of three public high schools in the county and is the sole high school managed by the Arkadelphia School District. The school has been recognized for its academic programs as a National Blue Ribbon School.
The assumed course of study at Arkadelphia High School exceeds the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 26 units (graduating classes of 2012 and 2013) and 27 units (graduating classes of 2014 and 2015) beyond the 22 units required by the Smart Core curriculum. The Arkadelphia School District offers students regular or advanced diplomas, based on coursework and grade point average. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with College of the Ouachitas community college, whereas students may receive high school and college credit simultaneously.
In 1990-91, Arkadelphia High School was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for the results of its academic programs. In 1991, Arkadelphia High School principal Herman Thomas was awarded the National Milken Educator Award.
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