Mayflower High School (Arkansas)

Mayflower High School is a comprehensive public high school for more than 300 students in grades 9 through 12 located in Mayflower, Arkansas, United States. Mayflower is one of six public high schools in Faulkner County and the sole high school administered by the Mayflower School District.

Mayflower High School
Address
10 Lesley King Drive

Mayflower
,
Arkansas
72106

United States
Coordinates34°57′25″N 92°26′37″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtMayflower School District
CEEB code041595
NCES School ID050954000698[1]
Teaching staff28.39 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1500 (2017–18[1])
Student to teacher ratio11.85[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)     Purple
     Gold
Athletics conference3A Region 2[2]
MascotEagle[2]
Team nameMayflower Eagles
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking     Bronze Medalist (2012)[3]
Feeder toMayflower Middle School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.mayflowerschools.info

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), 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.

Mayflower High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Mayflower High School athletic emblem (mascot) is the Eagle with purple and gold serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Mayflower Eagles compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Eagles play within the 3A Region 2 Conference and field varsity teams in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[2]

Clubs and traditions

Mayflower students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that offer community service projects, competitions, scholarships and networking to include Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Quiz Bowl, SkillsUSA, Student Council.

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Mayflower High School (050954000698)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  2. "School Profile, Mayflower High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  3. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
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