Norfork High School
| Norfork High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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136 Mildred Simpson Drive Norfork, Arkansas 72658 United States |
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| Coordinates | 36°11′49.1″N 92°15′56.3″W / 36.196972°N 92.265639°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| Superintendent | Mike Seay |
| CEEB code | 041840 |
| NCES School ID | 051056000774 |
| Principal | Bobby Hulse (1981-present) |
| Teaching staff | 22.96 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 209 (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.10 |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Red Black White |
| Athletics conference | 1A 2 North |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Team name | Norfork Panthers |
| Accreditation |
ADE AdvancED (2002–) |
| USNWR ranking |
Silver Medalist No. 18 (AR) No. 1863 (USA) |
| Feeder schools | Arrie Goforth Elementary School (K–6) |
| Federal Funding | Title I |
| Website | panthers |
Norfork High School is a nationally recognized comprehensive public high school located in the rural, distant city of Norfork, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12 supporting Norfork and portions of Mountain Home, Calico Rock, Briarcliff, and Salesville. It is one of three public high schools in Baxter County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Norfork School District.
Norfork High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 2002. 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 coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.
Norfork High School was nationally recognized as a Silver Medalist and ranked No. 18 in Arkansas and No. 1,863 in the nation in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.
The Norfork High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Panther with red, black and white serving as the school colors.
The Norfork Panthers compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 1A Region 2 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Panthers field teams in cross country,(boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.
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