Mansfield High School (Arkansas)
Mansfield High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Mansfield, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for more than 400 students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Scott County: the other is Waldron High School. It is the sole high school administered by the Mansfield School District.
| Mansfield High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2500 Hwy 71 S , Arkansas 71762 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35.06782°N 94.22247°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Mansfield School District |
| NCES School ID | 051251001009[1] |
| Principal | Dr. Jim Best |
| Teaching staff | 35.76 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 261 (2016-17)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.34[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) | Red White |
| Athletics conference | 3A 6 (football); 3A 8 (basketball) |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Team name | Mansfield Tigers |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012) |
| Website | www |
Academics
Mansfield High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, 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.
Extracurricular activities
The Mansfield High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Tiger with red and white serving as the school colors.[3]
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Mansfield Tigers participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 6 (football) and 3A Region 8 (basketball) conferences, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Tigers compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[3]
- Volleyball: The Lady Tigers volleyball team are 3-time state champions with titles in fall 2009, 2012, and 2014.
Music Department
The Mansfield High School band consists of almost 40 members playing a wide variety of instruments. All members participate in marching band the first semester and concert band the second semester. The MHS band practices 9 hours per week, including class time. They perform at football games, pep rallies, parades, contests, and various community events. The Mansfield band's auxiliary units consist of both drum line and color guard. The Mansfield color guard spins various equipment including flags, swing flags, ribbons, and rifles. Mansfield band has two concerts every year – a Christmas concert and a spring concert. The band has placed at many contests over the past years. They've had various all-region and all-state participants, as well.
Clubs and traditions
Mansfield students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Band, Choir, Drama, Beta Club, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Mansfield High School. If the person was a Mansfield 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:
- Mark Darr (1991)—Politician; Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas (2011–2014).
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Mansfield High School (051251001009)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- "MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- "School Profile, Mansfield High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2013.