Jasper High School (Arkansas)

Jasper High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Jasper, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools located in Newton County and with 240 students in the 2010–11 school year, it is the largest of three high schools administered by the Jasper School District.

Jasper High School
Address
Jasper High School
Jasper High School
370 AR 215

Jasper
,
Arkansas
72852

United States
Coordinates36°0′16″N 93°11′28″W
Information
School typePublic (government funded)
StatusOpen
School districtJasper School District
NCES District ID0508240[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code040230
NCES School ID050824000545[2]
Teaching staff10.10[2] (on FTE basis)
Grades7–12
Enrollment233 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio11.88[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
Campus typeRural; fringe[2]
School color(s)     Black
     White
AthleticsCross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field
Athletics conference1A West (2012–14)
MascotPirate
Team nameJasper Pirates
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking     Bronze Medalist (2012)[4]
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitejasper.k12.ar.us

Academics

The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.

Jasper High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Jasper High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with the school colors of black and white.

Athletics

The Jasper Pirates participate in various interscholastic activities in the 1A Classification within the 1A West Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Pirates school athletic activities include cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls) and track and field (boys/girls).[5]

  • Cross country: The boys cross country team won four consecutive state cross country championships (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007).

Clubs and traditions

JHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Band, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Drama Club, and National Beta Club.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Jasper School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Jasper High School (050824000545)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  3. "JASPER HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  4. "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  5. "School Profile, Jasper High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
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