Fouke High School
| Fouke High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
403 Panther Drive Fouke, Arkansas 71837 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°15′47″N 93°53′1″W / 33.26306°N 93.88361°WCoordinates: 33°15′47″N 93°53′1″W / 33.26306°N 93.88361°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Fouke School District |
| NCES District ID | 0506360[1] |
| CEEB code | 040840 |
| NCES School ID | 050636000380[2] |
| Dean | Jim Rice |
| Principal | Julie Sheppard |
| Faculty | 23.26 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 301 (2010–11[2]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.94[2] |
| Campus type | Closed |
| Color(s) |
Purple Gold |
| Song | Hail, hail to our Panthers |
| Fight song |
We’re going to fight, fight, fight For ole Fouke High |
| Athletics conference | 3A 6 (football), 3A 7 (basketball) (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Team name | Fouke Panthers |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked (2012) |
| Website |
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Fouke High School is a secondary school in Fouke, Arkansas, United States. The school is the only secondary school serving grades 9 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Miller County and the sole high school in the Fouke School District. For the 2010–11 school year, Fouke High School supported more than 300 students and employed more than 23 educators on a full time equivalent basis.
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 courses and exsams and may self-select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams with the opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE.
Students who complete either the Smart Core or Core curriculum and maintain a 2.75 GPA qualify for the Honor Seal on the graduation diploma.
Extracurricular activities
The Fouke High School mascot is the Panther with purple and gold serving as its school colors.
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Fouke Panthers compete in the 3A Classification in the 3A Region 6 (football) and 3A Region 7 (basketball) conferences as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Panthers participate in football, baseball, softball, and track (boys/girls).[3]
- Baseball: The baseball won a state baseball championship in spring 1999.
A trap shooting team competes as a member of the Arkansas Youth Sports Program (AYSSP) South Region administered by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Clubs and traditions
Fouke students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and organizations including Beta Club, Choir, FBLA, FCCLA, National FFA Organization (FFA), Fouke Players, Homecoming Committee, Junior Class, National Honor Society, Parental Involvement, Senior Class, Service Learning, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Trap Shooting Team, and Yearbook.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Fouke School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Fouke High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Fouke High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 15 March 2013.