Omaha High School (Arkansas)

Omaha High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Omaha, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 for students in the Omaha and surrounding unincorporated communities of Boone County, Arkansas. It is one of six public high schools in Boone County and the sole high school administered by the Omaha School District.

Omaha High School
Address
522 West College Road

Omaha
,
Arkansas
72622

United States
Coordinates36°26′58.6″N 93°12′6.2″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
MottoSoar to the Stars
StatusOpen
School districtOmaha School District
SuperintendentJerry Parrett
CEEB code041905
NCES School ID051092000821[1]
PrincipalNathan White
Teaching staff19.02 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment196 (2010–11[1])
 • Grade 750
 • Grade 828
 • Grade 933
 • Grade 1026
 • Grade 1132
 • Grade 1227
Student to teacher ratio10.30[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)     Green
     Gold
Athletics conference1A East (2012-14)[2]
SportsBasketball
MascotEagle[2]
Team nameOmaha Eagles
AccreditationADE
AdvancED (1988–)
USNWR ranking     Bronze Medalist[3]
Feeder toOmaha Elementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.edline.net/pages/Omaha_High_School

Academics

Omaha High School is a Title I school that is accredited by the ADE.

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Curriculum

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.

Extracurricular activities

The Omaha High School mascot is the Eagle with green and gold serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Omaha Eagles compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Eagles play within the 1A East Conference. Omaha fields junior varsity and varsity teams in basketball (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, track and field (boys/girls).[2]

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Environmental and Spatial Technologies (EAST), Mu Alpha Theta, Forensics, and Quiz Bowl.

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Omaha High School (051092000821)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  2. "School Profile, Omaha High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  3. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
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