Hamburg High School (Arkansas)
| Hamburg High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1119 South Main Street Hamburg, Arkansas 71646 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°12′55.9″N 91°47′52.9″W / 33.215528°N 91.798028°WCoordinates: 33°12′55.9″N 91°47′52.9″W / 33.215528°N 91.798028°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB code | 040995 |
| NCES School ID | 050004201281[1] |
| Teaching staff | 30.87 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 534 (2010–11[1]) |
| • Grade 9 | 160 |
| • Grade 10 | 127 |
| • Grade 11 | 123 |
| • Grade 12 | 124 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.24[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| School color(s) |
Purple White |
| Athletics conference | 4A Region 7[2] |
| Mascot | Lion[2] |
| Team name | Hamburg Lions |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking |
Silver Medalist No. 14 (AR) No. 1737 (USA)[3] |
| Communities served | Hamburg, Fountain Hill, Parkdale, Portland, Wilmot |
| Feeder to | Hamburg Middle School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website |
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Hamburg High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades 10 through 12 located in Hamburg, Arkansas, United States. Since 2004, Hamburg High School is the only high school of the Hamburg School District serving families in Hamburg, Fountain Hill, Parkdale, Portland, Wilmot and nearby unincorporated communities of Ashley County.
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.
In 2012, Hamburg High School was nationally recognized as a Silver Medalist and the No. 1737 (national rank) and No. 14 (state rank) in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Hamburg High School athletic emblem (mascot) is the lion with purple and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Hamburg Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions play within the 4A Region 8 Conference. Hamburg fields varsity teams in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), cheer, bowling (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls).[2]
Clubs and traditions
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.
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with Hamburg High School. If the person was a Hamburg High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included:
- Stevi Perry—American beauty queen; Miss Teen USA 2008.
- Scottie Pippen (1983)—Hall of Fame professional basketball player; 6x NBA Champion.[4]
- Brooke Stoehr (1998)—Northwestern State Lady Demons basketball head coach
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Hamburg High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- 1 2 3 "School Profile, Hamburg High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ↑ "Scottie Pippen Biography". ESPN.com. Retrieved 30 October 2012.