Marshall High School (Arkansas)

Marshall High School (MHS) is a comprehensive public secondary school in Marshall, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Searcy County and the sole high school administered by the Searcy County School District. In 2003 the high school had 350 students.[3]

Marahall High School
Address
950 U.S. Highway 65 North

Marshall
,
Arkansas
72650

United States
Coordinates35°55′17″N 92°39′32″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtSearcy County School District
NCES District ID0509480[1]
CEEB code041580
NCES School ID050948000693[2]
Faculty43.50 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment411[2] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio9.45[2]
Color(s)Black and white
  
Athletics conference3A Region 1 (2012-14)
MascotBobcat
Team nameMarshall Bobcats
Websitemhs.scsd.info/en-US

History

Originally the Marshall School District operated the school. On July 1, 1993, the Tri-County School District dissolved, with the Marshall district taking a portion of it. On July 1, 2003, the Witts Springs School District consolidated into the Marshall district;[4] Witts Spring High School closed, making Witts Springs residents a part of the Marshall HS attendance zone.[5] On July 1, 2004, the Marshall district and the Leslie School District consolidated to form the Searcy County School District.[4] In 2007 Leslie High School closed, and now Leslie residents were a part of the Marshall HS attendance zone.[5]

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 2009.[6]

Athletics

The Marshall High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Bobcat. Black and white are the school colors.

For 2012-14, the Marshall Bobcats compete in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 1 Conference as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include football, volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer and track (boys/girls).[7]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Searcy County School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Marshall High School (050948000693)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  3. "High School." Marshall School District. April 8, 2003. Retrieved on October 16, 2017.
  4. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  5. "Executive Summary Searcy County Public Schools Archived 2017-10-16 at the Wayback Machine." AdvancED. p. 2 (PDF p. 4). Retrieved on October 16, 2017.
  6. "Institution Summary, Marshall High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
  7. "School Profile, Marshall High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
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