J. D. Leftwich High School

J. D. Leftwich High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Magazine, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 for students in Magazine and the surrounding unincorporated communities of Logan County, Arkansas. It is one of four public high schools in Logan County and the sole high school administered by the Magazine School District.

J. D. Leftwich High School
Address
292 East Priddy Street

Magazine
,
Arkansas
72943

United States
Coordinates35°8′59″N 93°48′15″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtMagazine School District
SuperintendentBeth Shoumate [1]
CEEB code041490
NCES School ID050915000650[2]
PrincipalMatt Binford [3]
Teaching staff24.88 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment266 (2010–11[2])
 • Grade 745
 • Grade 839
 • Grade 942
 • Grade 1053
 • Grade 1150
 • Grade 1237
Student to teacher ratio10.69[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)Red and black
  
Athletics conference2A Region 4 (Football)
2A Region 4 East (Basketball)[4]
MascotRattler[4]
NicknameDiamondbacks
Team nameJ. D. Leftwich Rattlers
AccreditationADE
NewspaperThe Fang
Communities servedMagazine
Feeder toMagazine Elementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.magazinek12.com/o/magazine-school-district

Academics

J. D. Leftwich High School is a Title I school that is accredited by the ADE.

In 2012, J. D. Leftwich High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.[5]

Curriculum

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires that students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams, with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Athletics

The J. D. Leftwich High School mascot is the Rattlers, with red and black serving as the school colors. The J. D. Leftwich Rattlers compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification, the second smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Rattlers play within the 2A Region 4 Conference in football and 2A Region 4 East in basketball. J. D. Leftwich fields junior varsity and varsity teams in football, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4]

References
  1. As of Aug 23, 2022. "J.D. Leftwich High School Staff Page". Aug 23, 2022.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - J.D. Leftwich High School (050915000650)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  3. As of Aug 23, 2022. "J.D. Leftwich High School Staff Page". Aug 23, 2022.
  4. "School Profile, J.D. Leftwich High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  5. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
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