Bismarck High School (Arkansas)

Bismarck High School is a nationally recognized and accredited public high school located in the rural community of Bismarck, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive secondary education for approximately 300 students each year in grades 9 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Hot Spring County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Bismarck School District.

Bismarck High School
Address
11636 Hwy 84

Bismarck
,
Arkansas
71929

United States
Coordinates34°18′56″N 93°10′40″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtBismarck School District
CEEB code041210
NCES School ID050324000086[1]
Teaching staff42.76 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment295[1] (2010–11)
 • Grade 977
 • Grade 1077
 • Grade 1172
 • Grade 1269
Student to teacher ratio10.92[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)     Blue
     Silver
AthleticsFootball, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Wrestling
Athletics conference4A Region 2
MascotLion
Team nameBismarck Lions
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking     Bronze Medalist (2012)
Websitewww.bismarcklions.net/highschool/

Academics

Bismarck High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit. Bismarck High School maintains a partnership with the College of the Ouachitas (COTO) to allow qualified students to take up to 12 college credits.

Bismarck High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Bismarck High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Lion with blue and silver serving as the school colors.[3]

Athletics

The Bismarck Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 4A Region 2 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions participate in football, golf (boys/girls),tennis (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheerleading, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[3][4]

The Lions have won two state championships in its history, including:

  • Golf: The boys golf teams have one two state championship (1999).
  • Tennis: The girls tennis teams have one two state championship (2007).

Clubs and traditions

Bismarck students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: National FFA Organization, FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Council and FCA.[3][5]

Notable alumni

The following are notable people associated with Bismarck High School. If the person was a Bismarck 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.

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References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Bismarck High School (050324000086)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  2. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  3. "School Profile, Bismarck High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  4. "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  5. "Parental Involvement Informational Packet" (PDF). Bismarck High School. August 6, 2012. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
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