Sparkman High School (Arkansas)

Sparkman High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Sparkman, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 for approximately 100 students. It is one of two public high schools in Dallas County and is one of two high schools administered by the (Camden) Harmony Grove School District, which is based in Ouachita County.

Sparkman High School
Address
Sparkman High School
Sparkman High School
325 West Main Street

Sparkman
,
Arkansas
71763

United States
Coordinates33°54′58″N 92°51′5″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtHarmony Grove School District
CEEB code042305
NCES School ID050729001016[1]
Teaching staff10.45 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment95 (2010–11[1])
Student to teacher ratio9.09[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular (Core), Career Focus, Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)     Purple
     Gold
Athletics conference1A 7 East (2012–14)[2]
MascotRaider[2]
Team nameSparkman Raiders
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)
Feeder toSparkman Elementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.edline.net/pages/Sparkman_High_School

It was previously a part of the Sparkman School District. On July 1, 2004 the district consolidated into the Harmony Grove district.[3]

Academics

The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students may engage in regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit prior to graduation. Sparkman High School is accredited by ADE.

Extracurricular activities

The Sparkman High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Raider with school colors of purple and gold.

Athletics

The Sparkman Raiders compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Raiders play within the 1A 7 East Conference. The Raiders participate in basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[2][4]

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), EAST Initiative and Quiz Bowl.[2]

Notable people

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

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References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Sparkman High School (050729001016)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  2. "School Profile, Sparkman High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  3. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.
  4. "Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
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