Hoxie High School (Arkansas)

Hoxie High School is an accredited public high school in Hoxie, Arkansas, United States. Hoxie High School is one of five public high schools in Lawrence County and the only high school of the Hoxie School District.

Hoxie High School
Address
Hoxie High School
Hoxie High School
305 SW Alice Street

Hoxie
,
Arkansas
72433

United States
Coordinates36°03′03.9″N 90°58′53″W
Information
TypeComprehensive
School districtHoxie School District
CEEB code041175
NCES School ID050799000518[1]
PrincipalLori McKenzie
Faculty34.37 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Number of students368[1]
Student to teacher ratio10.71[1]
Color(s)     Green
     White
MascotMustang
Team nameHoxie Mustangs
USNWR ranking     Bronze Medalist (2012)[2]
Websitehoxieschools.com/org/33

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete regular coursework and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams that may lead to college credit. Hoxie High School is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1975.[3]

Hoxie High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist for its academic programs in the Best High Schools 2012 Report by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Hoxie High School mascot is the Mustang (horse) with green and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Hoxie Mustangs compete in the 3A Classification from the 3A Region 3 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Mustangs participate in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), cheer, dance, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track (boys/girls).[4] On March 10, 2017, the Hoxie Lady Mustangs made history Friday night when they claimed the state title in the Class 3A Basketball Tournament. A large crowd of supporters were in attendance at the Hot Springs Convention Center as Hoxie defeated Valley Springs, the defending state champions, 51-40.

Clubs and traditions

Hoxie students are offered the opportunity to participate through self-selection or qualification into a variety of clubs and organizations including: Art Club, Beta Club, Drama Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). FCCLA, FFA, Green Earth Club, HOSA, Library Club, Spanish Club, TONE, Yearbook, Band, Choir, Quiz Bowl, Special Olympics, Student Council.

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Hoxie High School. If the person was a Hoxie 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
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Hoxie High School (050799000518)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  2. "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  3. "Institution Summary, Hoxie High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  4. "School Profile, Earle High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
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