Bearden High School (Arkansas)

Bearden High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades seven through twelve in the rural, remote community of Bearden, Arkansas, United States. Located in Ouachita County, Bearden High School is one of four public high schools in the county and is the sole high school managed by the Bearden School District.[2]

Bearden High School
Address
Map
635 North Plum Street

,
Arkansas
71720

United States
Coordinates33°43′54″N 92°37′14″W / 33.73167°N 92.62056°W / 33.73167; -92.62056
Information
School typeComprehensive public junior/senior high school
StatusOpen
School districtBearden School District
NCES District ID0500032[2]
OversightArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code040135
NCES School ID050003200053[1]
Faculty28.30 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment287 (2010-11[1])
Student to teacher ratio9.93[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Black and white
  
Athletics conference2A 7 West (2012-14)
MascotBear
Team nameBearden Bears
RivalHarmony Grove Hornets
AccreditationADE
Feeder schoolsBearden Elementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websitewww.beardenschools.org/2567

Curriculum

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The assumed course of study at Bearden High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 22 units required by the Smart Core curriculum. The Bearden School District offers students regular or advanced diplomas, based on coursework and grade point average. The school has been accredited by AdvancED since 1982.[3] Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School.

Athletics

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The Bearden High School mascot is the bear with black and white serving as the school colors.[4]

For the 2012–14 seasons,[5] the Bearden Bears participate in the 2A 7 West Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Bears competing in baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, cross country (girls), softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[6]

The Bearden Bears football team were Class 2A state finalists in 2007 and 2009, and semi-finalists in 2008 and 2010. The Bears have won conference titles in 1992, 1996, 1997, 2007, 2009, and 2010. The Harmony Grove Hornets compete as rivals to the Bearden Bears in an annual matchup with the game winner capturing the Bill Manning Rivalry Trophy.[4][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Bearden High School (050003200053)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Bearden School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "School Profile, Bearden High School". AdvancED. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Record Book 2012-13" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  5. ^ "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  6. ^ "School Profile, Bearden High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  7. ^ "Bearden Senior High Football". BeardenSports.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
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