Waldron High School (Arkansas)

Waldron High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in Waldron, Arkansas, United States. The school educates more than 450 students annually in grades nine through twelve. Waldron is the larger of two public high schools in Scott County and is the sole high school administered by the Waldron School District.

For other schools of the same name, see Waldron High School (disambiguation).

Waldron High School
Address
736 West Hwy 80

Waldron
,
Arkansas
72958

United States
Coordinates34°53′39″N 94°05′51″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtWaldron School District
NCES District ID0513680[1]
CEEB code042565
NCES School ID051368001122[2]
PrincipalKim Solomon
Faculty38.48 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment442 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio12.16[2]
Campus typeRural[2]
Color(s)Orange and black
  
Athletics conference4A Region 7 (2012–14)
SportsFootball, Golf, cross country, basketball, competitive cheer, baseball, softball, swimming, athletics
MascotBulldog
Team nameWaldron Bulldogs
YearbookThe Bulldog
Feeder schoolsWaldron Middle School (grades 6–8)
AffiliationsArkansas Activities Association
Websitetrumannwildcat.com

Academics

The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and receives Title I federal funding. As of June 23, 2012, accreditation is under advisement with AdvancED.[4][5]

Athletics

The Waldron High School mascot is the Bulldog with the school colors of orange and black.

For the 2012–14 seasons, the Waldron Bulldogs participate in the 4A Classification within the 4A Region 7 Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with student-athletes competing in football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, swimming (girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[6]

  • Track and field: The girls track and field teams have won two state championships (1974, 1978).

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Waldron School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Waldron High School (051368001122)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  3. "WALDRON HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  4. "Institution Summary, Waldron High School". AdvancED. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  5. "Waldron (Scott County)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas Culture & History. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  6. "School Profile, Waldron High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
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