Central High School (Helena–West Helena, Arkansas)

Central High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades seven through twelve in Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Phillips County and the sole high school administered by the Helena–West Helena School District.

Central High School
Address
103 School Road

Helena–West Helena
,
Arkansas

United States
Coordinates34°32′28.9″N 90°37′41.6″W
Information
StatusOpen
School districtHelena–West Helena School District
NCES District ID0507680[1]
CEEB code041075
NCES School ID050768000476[2]
Faculty68.21 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment684 (2010–11[2])
Education systemSmart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)     Royal blue
     Scarlet red
AthleticsFootball, Volleyball, Basketball,
Baseball, Softball, Track
Athletics conference5A Central (2012–14)
MascotCougar
Team nameHelena–West Helena Cougars
AccreditationADE
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
WebsiteOfficial website

It is located in the former West Helena.[3][4]

Curriculum

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 25 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity for college credit.

For 2010–11, Central High School's accreditation status is on probation with ADE.

Extracurricular activities

The Helena–West Helena Central mascot is the cougar with the school colors of Royal blue and Scarlet red.

Athletics

The Central Cougars participate in interscholastic athletic activities in the 5A Classification—the state's third largest classification—within the 5A Central Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Cougars field competitive teams in football, volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls), each with support from the cheer squad and the band[5]

Clubs and traditions

Central students participate in various clubs and organizations such as: Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), and SkillsUSA.

Notable alumni

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

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Helena/ W.HELENA School DIST". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Central High School (050768000476)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  3. "CENSUS 2000 Block Map: WEST HELENA city" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2019-11-02. - Index Map - See Page 2
  4. "Central High School". Helena-West Helena School District. 2004-06-10. Archived from the original on 2004-06-10. Retrieved 2019-11-02. Central High School 103 School Road West Helena, AR 72390
  5. "2012-13 School Record Book". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
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