Greene County Tech High School

Greene County Tech High School (GCTHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Greene County, Arkansas, along with cross-town rival Paragould High School, and is the sole high school managed by the Greene County Tech School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Greene County Tech Junior High School.

Greene County Tech High School
Address
Greene County Tech High School
Greene County Tech High School
4601 Linwood Drive

Paragould
,
Greene County
,
Arkansas
72450

United States
Coordinates36°3′49.0″N 90°33′13″W
Information
StatusTemporarily closed due to state orders.
School boardGreene County Tech School Board
School districtGreene County Tech School District
NCES District ID0513080[1]
OversightArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code041950
NCES School ID051308001066[2]
Grades10–12
Enrollment775 (2015-16)[3]
Student to teacher ratio14.69[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
Campus typeTown; fringe
School color(s)     Green
     Gold
Athletics conference5A East (2012–14)
MascotGolden eagle
Team nameGreene County Tech Golden Eagles
RivalParagould High School Cross-town rivals
Jonesboro High School "Border Bowl"
AccreditationAdvancED (1969-)
Feeder schoolsGreene County Tech Junior High School (8–9)
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websitewww.gctsd.k12.ar.us

History

In 2007 the school district closed Delaplaine High School, the other high school of the school district.[4] Now all areas of the district are assigned to GCTHS.

Academics

The assumed course of study at Greene County Tech is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school has been accredited by AdvancED since 1969.[5]

Extracurricular activities

The Greene County Tech High School mascot is the golden eagle and the school colors and green and gold.

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Greene County Tech Golden Eagles participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Golden Eagles compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.[6]

  • Golf: The girls golf team are 2-time state golf champions (1982, 2009).
  • Baseball: The baseball team is one of the most consistent programs in the state with 33 state tournament appearances and wins with 15 state semi-finals. The 1962 squad went undefeated at 16-0 and combined with the 1963 team for 34 consecutive wins, both state records at the time. The 1979 baseball team won 28 consecutive games.
  • Cheer: The competitive cheer team won the 2008 state title in the co-ed division.[7]

Clubs and traditions

The school offers several clubs and organizations for students to serve and collaborate including SkillsUSA, Student Council, National Honor Society, TECH TV (broadcast media), choir, EAST Initiative and the school's Eagle Scholar Program to promote academics and good citizenship.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Greene CO. Tech School DIST". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Greene CO. Tech High School (051308001066)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  3. "GREENE CO. TECH HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  4. "Rural Arkansas struggles after schools close". KAIT. 2005-05-18. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  5. "School Profile, Greene County Tech High School". AdvancED. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  6. "School Profile, Greene County Tech High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  7. "2012-13 Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
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