Taylor High School is a comprehensive public junior-senior high school serving grades seventh through twelfth in the rural community of Taylor, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Taylor High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District.
| Taylor High School | |
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| Address | |
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506 East Pine Street , Arkansas 71861 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°5′56″N 93°27′24″W / 33.09889°N 93.45667°W |
| Information | |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District |
| NCES District ID | 0500068[2] |
| Oversight | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 042400 |
| NCES School ID | 050006801063[1] |
| Faculty | 14.19 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 137 (2010–11[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.65[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced placement |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Athletics conference | 1A 7 East (2012–14) |
| Sports | Golf, basketball, baseball, softball |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Team name | Taylor Tigers |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| Website | taylor.etbsd.org/.. |
History
editInitially it was a part of the Taylor School District. On July 1, 2004, it consolidated with the Emerson School District to form the Emerson-Taylor School District (now the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District).[3]
Academics
editThe assumed course of study at Taylor 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 23 units before graduation, which is one credit more than the state standard of 22 units. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with South Arkansas Community College, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Students that graduate with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) are designated Honor Graduates, with Highest Honor Graduates graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA.
Athletics
editThe Taylor High School mascot is the Tiger with blue and white serving as the school colors.
For the 2012–14 seasons,[4] the Taylor Tigers participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Tigers competing in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and softball.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Taylor High School (050006801063)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Emerson-taylor School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
- ^ "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
- ^ "School Profile, Taylor High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
