West Fork High School (Arkansas)

West Fork High School is a secondary school in West Fork, Arkansas, United States. The school is the only secondary school serving grades 9 through 12. It is one of ten public high schools in Washington County and the sole high school administered by the West Fork School District.

West Fork High School
Address
359 School Ave

West Fork
,
Arkansas

United States
Coordinates35°55′17″N 94°11′28″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtWest Fork School District
NCES District ID0514010[1]
CEEB code042610
NCES School ID050960000702[2]
Faculty26.84 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment347 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio14.05[2]
Color(s)     Vegas Gold      Black
Athletics conference3A Region 4 (2020-22)
MascotTiger
USNWR ranking     Silver Award
No. 23 (AR)
No. 2,003 (USA)[4]
Websitewww.edline.net/pages/West_Fork_High_School

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit.

In 2012, West Fork was nationally recognized with the Silver Medal Award in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools ranking report as the No. 23 school in the state and No. 2,003 in the nation.[4] The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1989.[5]

Extracurricular activities

The West Fork High School mascot is the Tiger with Vegas gold and black serving as its school colors.

Athletics

For 2017, the West Fork Tigers compete in the 4A Region 1 Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include football, basketball, baseball, cheer, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), softball, and track (boys/girls).[6]

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for West Fork School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - West Fork High School (050960000702)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  3. "WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  4. "2012 Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  5. "Institution Summary, West Fork High School". AdvancED. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
  6. "School Profile, West Fork High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
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