Bearden High School (Arkansas)

Bearden High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades seven through twelve in the rural, remote community of Bearden, Arkansas, United States. Located in Ouachita County, Bearden High School is one of four public high schools in the county and is the sole high school managed by the Bearden School District.[1]

Bearden High School
Address
635 North Plum Street

Bearden
,
Arkansas
71720

United States
Coordinates33°43′53.82″N 92°37′13.8″W
Information
School typeComprehensive public
junior/senior high school
StatusOpen
School districtBearden School District
NCES District ID0500032[1]
OversightArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
NCES School ID050003200053[2]
Faculty28.30 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment287 (2010-11[2])
Student to teacher ratio9.93[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
Campus typeRural; remote
School color(s)     Black
     White
Athletics conference2A 7 West (2012-14)
MascotBear
Team nameBearden Bears
RivalHarmony Grove Hornets
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked
Feeder schoolsBearden Elementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websitewww.beardenschools.org

Curriculum

The assumed course of study at Bearden High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 22 units required by the Smart Core curriculum. The Bearden School District offers students regular or advanced diplomas, based on coursework and grade point average. The school has been accredited by AdvancED since 1982.[3] Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School.

Bearden High School was listed and unranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2012 report.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Bearden High School mascot is the bear with black and white serving as the school colors.[5]

Athletics

For the 2012–14 seasons,[6] the Bearden Bears participate in the 2A 7 West Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Bears competing in baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, cross country (girls), softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[7]

The Bearden Bears football team were Class 2A state finalists in 2007 and 2009, and semi-finalists in 2008 and 2010. The Bears have won conference titles in 1992, 1996, 1997, 2007, 2009, and 2010. The Harmony Grove Hornets compete as rivals to the Bearden Bears in an annual matchup with the game winner capturing the Bill Manning Rivalry Trophy.[5][8]

Clubs and traditions

For those students wishing to join social and service organizations at BHS, the following are available: Academic Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Ouachita Baptist University Talent Search (OBU Talent Search), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Council, and the National Honor Society.[9]

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Bearden High School. If the person was a Bearden 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 listed.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Bearden School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Bearden High School (050003200053)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  3. "School Profile, Bearden High School". AdvancED. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  4. "School Profile, Bearden High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  5. "Record Book 2012-13" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  6. "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  7. "School Profile, Bearden High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  8. "Bearden Senior High Football". BeardenSports.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  9. "Bearden School District, Bearden High School". Bearden School District. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
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