Wickes High School
Wickes High School was a comprehensive public high school located in Wickes, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 serving rural, distant communities of Polk County, Arkansas, primarily Wickes and Grannis. It was one of five public high schools in Pok County and one of three high schools administered by the Cossatot River School District.
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110 South 5th Street , Arkansas 71973 United States | |
Coordinates | 34°16′39″N 94°3′7″W |
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School type | Public comprehensive |
Status | Closed |
School district | Wickes School District (-2010) Cossatot River School District (2010-2013) |
CEEB code | 042640 |
NCES School ID | 050040501158[1] |
Teaching staff | 19.08 (on FTE basis)[1] |
Grades | 7–12 |
Enrollment | 262 (2010–11[1]) |
• Grade 7 | 45 |
• Grade 8 | 47 |
• Grade 9 | 45 |
• Grade 10 | 40 |
• Grade 11 | 42 |
• Grade 12 | 39 |
Student to teacher ratio | 13.73[1] |
Education system | ADE Smart Core |
Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
Campus type | Rural; remote[1] |
School color(s) | Blue White |
Athletics | Basketball, soccer, softball |
Athletics conference | 1A Region 7 West (2012–14) |
Mascot | Warrior |
Team name | Wickes Warriors |
Accreditation | ADE |
USNWR ranking | Unranked |
Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
Federal funding | Title I |
Website | www.cossatot.us |
Prior to July 1, 2010, Wickes High School was part of the former Wickes School District; on that day the Wickes district merged into the Cossatot River district.[2] The Cossatot River School District merged Wickes High School with Van-Cove High School into the Cossatot River High School,[3] which opened in 2013.[4]
Academics
The 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 coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Wickes High School is accredited by the ADE.
Extracurricular activities
The Wickes High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Warrior with blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Wickes Warriors compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors play within the 1A Region 7 West Conference. The Hornets participate in golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, and track (boys/girls).[5]
Clubs and traditions
Clubs and organizations include Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Band, and Quiz Bowl.
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Wickes High School (050040501158)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.
- House, Joshua (2016-10-13). "Remembrance of Van-Cove". Mena Star. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
Since the Wickes and Van-Cove (V-C) high schools have combined,[...]
- Dilbeck, Leanne (2013-08-16). "New Cossatot River High School Showcased to the Community". My Pulse News. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
- "School Profile, Wickes High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 11 January 2013.