Vilonia High School | |
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Address | |
1164 Main Street Vilonia, Arkansas 72173 United States |
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Coordinates | 35°5′6″N 92°11′38″W / 35.08500°N 92.19389°WCoordinates: 35°5′6″N 92°11′38″W / 35.08500°N 92.19389°W |
Information | |
Status | Open |
School district | Vilonia School District |
NCES District ID | 0513530 |
Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
NCES School ID | 051353001110 |
Grades | 10-12 |
Enrollment | 653 (2009-10) |
Student to teacher ratio | 13.06 |
Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
School color(s) |
Red White |
Athletics conference | 5A West (2012-14) |
Mascot | Eagle |
Team name | Vilonia Eagles |
Yearbook | The Eagle |
Feeder schools | Vilonia Junior High School |
Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
Website | www |
Vilonia High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades nine through twelve in Vilonia, Arkansas, United States. It is one of six high schools in Faulkner County and the sole high school administered by the Vilonia School District.
Due to the April 25–28, 2011 tornado outbreak that hit Vilonia, the city received grant money to construct a $1.3 million safe room at the high school to serve the community.
Vilonia High School has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1987. The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams.
The Vilonia High School mascot is the Eagle with school colors of red and white. The Vilonia Eagles participate in various interscholastic activities in the 5A West Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include baseball, basketball (boys/girls), bowling, competitive cheer, cross country (boys/girls), football, golf (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (girls), tennis (boys/girls), volleyball, and wrestling. Football games and graduation ceremonies are held at the Phillip D. Weaver Memorial Stadium, which is named in honor of the 1985 graduate who died November 17, 1985 in an automobile accident.
Between 1982 and 1992, the boys cross country team took home four state championship trophies. In fast-pitch softball, the girls won state titles in 1996 and 2007. In 2005 and 2006, the boys bowling team won the state championship. In 2010 and 2011, the girls equaled the boys team by winning back-to-back state bowling championships. In spring 2017, the Eagles baseball team captured the 5A state baseball title.