Perryville High School (Arkansas)

Perryville High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Perryville, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Perry County; the other is Bigelow High School. It is the sole high school administered by the Perryville School District.

Perryville High School
Address
325 Houston Avenue

Perryville
,
Arkansas
72126

United States
Coordinates35°0′32″N 92°47′41″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtPerryville School District
CEEB code042000
NCES School ID05134000850[1]
Teaching staff42.19 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment485[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio11.50.[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)     Gray
     Maroon
Athletics conference3A Region 5
MascotMustang
Team namePerryville Mustangs
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)[2]
Websitewww.perryvilleschool.org

Academics

Perryville High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 23 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.

Perryville High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Perryville High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Mustang with maroon and gray serving as the school colors.[3]

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Perryville Mustangs participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 5 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Mustangs compete in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[3]

Clubs and traditions

Perryville students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Garden Club, Art Club, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Perryville High School (05134000850)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  2. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  3. "School Profile, Perryville High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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