Nettleton High School | |
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Address | |
4201 Chieftain Lane Jonesboro, Arkansas 72450 United States |
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Coordinates | 35°48′45″N 90°38′58″W / 35.81250°N 90.64944°WCoordinates: 35°48′45″N 90°38′58″W / 35.81250°N 90.64944°W |
Information | |
Status | Open |
School board | Nettleton School Board |
School district | Nettleton School District |
NCES District ID | 0510440 |
Oversight | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
CEEB code | 041815 |
NCES School ID | 051044000762 |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 877 (2010-11) |
Student to teacher ratio | 13.27 |
Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
Campus type | City; small |
School color(s) |
Black Gold |
Athletics conference | 5A East (2012-14) |
Mascot | Raider |
Team name | Nettleton Raiders |
Accreditation | AdvancED (1965-) |
USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012) |
Feeder schools | Nettleton Junior High School (6-8) |
Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
Website | nettleton |
Nettleton High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County, Arkansas and the only high school managed by the Nettleton School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Nettleton Junior High School.
The assumed course of study at Nettleton High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. Nettleton High School has been accredited since 1965 by AdvancED.
The Nettleton High School mascot is the Raider and the school colors and black and gold.
For 2012-14, the Nettleton Raiders participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Raiders compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.
The school offers several clubs and organizations for students to serve and collaborate including SkillsUSA, FCCLA, Student Council, National Honor Society.