Harmony Grove High School (Camden, Arkansas)

For schools of the same name, see Harmony Grove High School.
Harmony Grove High School
Address
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, Arkansas 71701-9775
United States
Coordinates 33°39′03″N 92°46′46″W / 33.65073°N 92.77943°W / 33.65073; -92.77943Coordinates: 33°39′03″N 92°46′46″W / 33.65073°N 92.77943°W / 33.65073; -92.77943
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
School district Harmony Grove School District
NCES District ID 0507290[1]
NCES School ID 050729000443[2]
Teaching staff 38.97 [2]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 396[2] (2010–11)
  Grade 7 56
  Grade 8 55
  Grade 9 68
  Grade 10 63
  Grade 11 76
  Grade 12 78
Student to teacher ratio 10.16 [2]
Education system ADE Smart Core Curriculum
Color(s)      Black
     Gold
     White
Athletics conference 3A Region 7 (2012–14)
Mascot Hornet
Team name Harmony Grove Hornets
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked
Yearbook The Hornet
Communities served Camden, Bearden, Sparkman, East Camden, Arkadelphia
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Website www.edline.net/pages/Harmony_Grove_HS

Harmony Grove High School is a comprehensive public high school that provides secondary education for students in grades seven through twelve in rural, distant community of Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The school is often referred to as Camden Harmony Grove High School to distinguish this school from another of the same name within Arkansas. Camden Harmony Grove High School and Harmony Grove School District receive students 359.17 square miles (930.2 km2) of land surrounding Camden, Bearden, Sparkman, East Camden, and Arkadelphia.

Academics

The assumed course of study for students follow the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1989.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The mascot and athletic emblem for Harmony Grove High School is the Hornet with black, gold and white serving as school colors.

Athletics

For 2012–14 school years, the school participates in interscholastic competition within the 3A Classification and 3A-7 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) in such sports as football, golf (boys/girls), basketball, baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and competitive cheer.[4]

Clubs and traditions

Students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including FBLA, Beta Club,FCA, Student Council, Art Club, Arkansas Scholars, Spanish Club, Key Club, Beta Club, Annual Staff, National Honor Society, Science Club, Gifted and Talented, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable alumni

The following are notable people associated with Camden Harmony Grove High School. If the person was a Camden Harmony Grove 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:

References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Harmony Grove School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Harmony Grove High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  3. "Institution Summary, Harmony Grove High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  4. "School Profile, Harmony Grove HS - Camden". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
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