Hector High School
Hector High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural community of Hector, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of six public high schools in Pope County and the sole high school administered by the Hector School District.
| Hector High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
11601 SR 27 Hector , Pope , Arkansas 72843 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°28′13″N 92°58′25″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Hector School District |
| Superintendent | Mark Taylor |
| NCES School ID | 050762000472[1] |
| Principal | Ryan Riley |
| Teaching staff | 26.79 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 284 (2010–11[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.60[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP), Concurrent Credit , Career Pathways |
| Hours in school day | 8 Hours |
| Campus size | Small |
| Campus type | suburb |
| School color(s) | Royal blue White |
| Fight song | Notre Dame Victory March |
| Athletics conference | 2A–4 (Football) 2A–4 West (Basketball) |
| Sports | Cheerleading, Softball, Shooting Sports, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, Football |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Team name | Hector Wildcats / Ladycats |
| Rival | Atkins & Dover |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist (2012) |
| Yearbook | "The Wildcat" |
| Communities served | Hector, Scottsville, Appleton, Tilly, Jerusalem, Buttermilk, Nogo, Falling Water |
| Website | www |
Academics
Hector is a Title I school that is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, 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 prior to high school graduation.
Hector High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist for its academic programs in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The Hector High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Wildcat with royal blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Hector Wildcats compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 4 Conference (football) and 2A Region 4 East Conference (basketball), as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wildcats field teams in football, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer, and track and field (boys/girls).[3]
Clubs and traditions
Beyond sports, Hector students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also 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), and Quiz Bowl.
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with Hector High School. If the person was a Hector 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 included
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Hector High School (050762000472)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- "School Profile, Hector High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2013.