Umpire High School
Umpire High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Umpire, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 serving rural, distant communities of Howard County, Arkansas. It is one of five public high schools in Howard County and one of three high schools administered by the Cossatot River School District.
| Umpire High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
142 School Drive , Arkansas 71971 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°16′39″N 94°3′7″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Cossatot River School District |
| CEEB code | 042490 |
| NCES School ID | 050040500778[1] |
| Teaching staff | 8.09 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 59 (2010–11[1]) |
| • Grade 7 | 9 |
| • Grade 8 | 5 |
| • Grade 9 | 10 |
| • Grade 10 | 11 |
| • Grade 11 | 9 |
| • Grade 12 | 15 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7.29[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Campus type | Rural; remote[1] |
| School color(s) | Blue White |
| Athletics | Basketball (Boys/Girls), Baseball |
| Athletics conference | 1A Region 7 West (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Team name | Umpire Wildcats |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked |
| Communities served | Umpire |
| Feeder schools | Umpire Ełementary School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | www |
It was initially a part of the Umpire School District. On July 1, 2004 the former Umpire district was consolidated into the Wickes School District. On July 1, 2010 that district consolidated into the Cossatot River district.[2]
Academics
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), 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. Umpire High School is accredited by the ADE.
Extracurricular activities
The Umpire High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Wildcat, with blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Umpire Wildcats compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wildcats play within the 1A Region 7 West Conference.
The Wildcats participate in basketball (boys/girls) and baseball.[3]
Clubs and traditions
Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.
References
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"Search for Public Schools - Umpire High School (050040500778)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 2013. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.
- "School Profile, Umpire High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 11 January 2013.