England High School

England High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the rural community of England, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for approximately 350 students each year in grades 7 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Lonoke County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the England School District.

England High School
Address
501 Pine Bluff Highway

England
,
Arkansas
72046

United States
Coordinates34°32′27″N 91°57′17″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtLee County School District
CEEB code040730
NCES School ID050585000296 [1]
Teaching staff33.44 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment313 (2017-18)[2]
Student to teacher ratio9.36[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)     Purple
     Gold
AthleticsBasketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer
Athletics conference2A Region 5 (Basketball)
MascotLion
Team nameEngland Lions
AccreditationADE
AdvancED (1929–)
USNWR rankingUnranked
Websiteehs.england.k12.ar.us

Academics

England High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1929.[3] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.

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

Extracurricular activities

The England High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Lion with purple and gold serving as the school colors.[5]

Athletics

The England Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification via the 2A Region 5 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions participate in basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, football, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[5][6] The England boys won the 2015 2A state basketball championship, 64-62 over Junction City.

Clubs and traditions

England students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.[5]

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - England High School (050585000296 )". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  2. "ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  3. "Institution Summary, England High School". AdvancED. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  4. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  5. "School Profile, England High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  6. "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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