Piggott High School
| Piggott High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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429 East Main Street Piggott, Arkansas 72454 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°22′51″N 90°10′45″W / 36.38083°N 90.17917°WCoordinates: 36°22′51″N 90°10′45″W / 36.38083°N 90.17917°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public (government funded) |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Piggott School District |
| NCES District ID | 0511370[1] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| NCES School ID | 051137000852[2] |
| Teaching staff | 38.38[2] (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 463[2] (2010–11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.06[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Rural; fringe[2] |
| School color(s) |
Red Black |
| Athletics | Football, Volleyball, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Cheer |
| Athletics conference | 3A Region 3 (2012–14) |
| Mascot | Mohawk |
| Team name | Piggott Mohawks |
| Accreditation |
ADE; AdvancED (1958–) |
| USNWR ranking | Unranked[3] |
| Yearbook | The Mohawk |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | piggotths.k12.ar.us |
Piggott High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades six through twelve in the rural community of Piggott, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools located in Clay County and serves the communities of Piggott, Greenway, Pollard, Rector, Nimmons, Saint Francis, and Corning. With more than 450 students, it is the sole high school of the Piggott School District.
Academics
The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1958.[4] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 24 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.
Piggott High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.[3]
Extracurricular activities
The Piggott High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Mohawk with the school colors of cardinal red and black.
Athletics
The Piggott Mohawks participate in various interscholastic activities in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 3 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Mohawks school athletic activities include football, volleyball, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer, tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).[5]
- Golf: The boys golf team are 2-time state golf champions (1981, 1982).
- Track and field: The boys track team are 2-time state track and field champions (1937, 1938).
- Tennis: The boys tennis team are state tennis champions (2012).
Clubs and traditions
PHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Art Club, Chess Club, Fire Marshals, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Educators Rising, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Fellowship of Christian Mohawks), National FFA Organization (FFA), National Beta Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Drama Club, and International Thespian Society.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Piggott School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Piggott High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Best High Schools Report 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ↑ "Institution Summary, Piggott High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Piggott High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 9 February 2013.