Kingston High School (Arkansas)

Kingston High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Kingston, Madison County, Arkansas, United States. It is only high school administered in Madison County by the Jasper School District.

Kingston High School
Address
Kingston High School
Kingston High School
300 School Street

Kingston
,
Arkansas
72742

United States
Coordinates36°3′14″N 93°30′58″W
Information
School typePublic (government funded)
StatusOpen
School districtJasper School District
NCES District ID0508240[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code040230
NCES School ID050824000564[2]
Teaching staff12.89[2] (on FTE basis)
Grades7–12
Enrollment110 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio7.91[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
Campus typeRural; remote[2]
School color(s)     Blue
     Gold
AthleticsBasketball, track and field
Athletics conference1A West (2012–14)
MascotYellowjacket
Team nameKingston Yellowjackets
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)[4]
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitejasper.k12.ar.us

It was previously a part of the Kingston School District. On July 1, 2004, the Kingston district, along with the Oark School District, merged into the Jasper district.[5]

Academics

This Title I school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, 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.

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

Extracurricular activities

The Kingston High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Yellowjacket with the school colors of blue and gold.

Athletics

The Kingston Yellowjackets participate in various interscholastic activities in the 1A Classification within the 1A West Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Yellowjackets school athletic activities include basketball (boys/girls) and track and field (boys/girls).[6]

Clubs and traditions

KHS 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, 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 - Kingston High School (050824000564)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  3. "KINGSTON 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. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on May 23, 2018.
  6. "School Profile, Kingston High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
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