Nettleton High School (Arkansas)

Nettleton High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States.[4] It is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County, Arkansas and the only high school managed by the Nettleton School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Nettleton Junior High School.

Nettleton High School
Address
4207 Race Street

Jonesboro
,
Craighead
,
Arkansas
72404

United States
Coordinates35°48′45″N 90°38′58″W
Information
School typePublic, College Preparatory
StatusOpen
School boardNettleton School Board
School districtNettleton School District
NCES District ID0510440[1]
OversightArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code041815
NCES School ID051044000762[2]
PrincipalDavid Shipman
Grades9-12
Age range14-18
Enrollment947 (2015-16)[3]
Student to teacher ratio13.27[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Black and Vegas gold
  
SongAlma Mater (Annie Lisle)
Fight songCherokee
Athletics conference5A East
SportsFootball, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer
MascotRaider
Team nameNettleton Raiders
RivalValley View High School
AccreditationAdvancED (1965-)
USNWR ranking44th in Arkansas (USNWR)
NewspaperThe Chieftan
Feeder schoolsNettleton Junior High School (6-8)
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websitenettletonschools.net/nettleton-high-school

Curriculum

The assumed course of study at Nettleton High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school administers vocational classes through Jonesboro High School (Arkansas). Nettleton High School has been accredited since 1965 by AdvancED.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Nettleton Raiders participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Raiders compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.[5]

  • Volleyball: The Lady Raiders volleyball team are 3-time state volleyball champions (1987, 2010, 2012). In 2012, Nettleton defeated Little Rock Christian (18-25, 25–22, 25–19, 25–19) to win the 5A State Volleyball Championship.[6]
  • Spirit: The competitive dance team won the 5A classification's state dance championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
  • Basketball: Led by Jerry Rook, the Raiders basketball team won a state basketball championship in 1961.
  • Softball: The Lady Raiders softball team won a state (slowpitch) softball championship in 1997, followed by two state (fastpitch) softball championships in 2002 and 2008.
  • Tennis: The boys tennis team are 2-time state tennis champions (1985, 2002).

Clubs and traditions

The Nettleton High School mascot is the Raider and the school colors are black and Vegas gold.

The Nettleton Quiz Bowl team placed 2nd at the 2017 AGQBA State Tournament[7]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Nettleton School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 29, 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Nettleton High School (051044000762)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Aug 29, 2012.
  3. "NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  4. School, Nettleton High. "Nettleton High School - Home". nhs.nettletonschools.net. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  5. "School Profile, Nettleton High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  6. "2012 State Volleyball Championships" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  7. meridiandesignworks.com, Justin Parker -. "Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Assoc. - Tournament Results". arquizbowl.org. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  8. "Angie Craig, former Memphis Commercial Appeal reporter, now in Congress". Commercialappeal.com. November 9, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  9. Chris Hudgison (November 11, 2019). "Nettleton alum Corey Ragsdale named to Texas Rangers coaching staff". KAIT. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
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