Harmony Grove High School (Ouachita County, Arkansas)

Harmony Grove High School is a comprehensive public high school that provides secondary education for students in grades seven through twelve; it is located in rural, distant unincorporated Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States, with a Camden postal address. The school is often referred to as Camden Harmony Grove High School, in reference to the postal designation, to distinguish this school from another of the same name within Arkansas. It is a part of the Harmony Grove School District.

Harmony Grove High School
Address
401 Ouachita 88

Camden postal address
,
Arkansas
71701-9775

United States
Coordinates33°39′03″N 92°46′46″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtHarmony Grove School District
NCES District ID0507290[1]
CEEB code040355
NCES School ID050729000443[2]
Teaching staff38.97 [2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment396[2] (2010–11)
 • Grade 756
 • Grade 855
 • Grade 968
 • Grade 1063
 • Grade 1176
 • Grade 1278
Student to teacher ratio10.16 [2]
Education systemADE Smart Core Curriculum
Color(s)Black, gold, and white
   
Athletics conference3A Region 7 (2012–14)
MascotHornet
Team nameHarmony Grove Hornets
AccreditationADE
YearbookThe Hornet
Communities servedCamden, Bearden, Sparkman, East Camden, Arkadelphia
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websitewww.harmonygrovesd.org/306665_2

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]

Athletics

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

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]

Notable alumni
  • Hal McAfee—Late American football coach and player.
  • Tommy Tuberville (1972)—Current U.S. Senator for Alabama; American football coach and former player.
  • Corey Williams—Tackle; National Football League player.

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. "Search for Public Schools - Harmony Grove High School (050729000443)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. 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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