Emerson High School (Arkansas)

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Emerson High School
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Emerson High School (Arkansas)
212 Grayson Street

Emerson
,
Arkansas
71740

United States
Coordinates 33°5′54″N93°11′50″W / 33.09833°N 93.19722°W / 33.09833; -93.19722
Information
Established1941(84 years ago) (1941)
School district Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District
NCES District ID 0500068 [1]
Oversight Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
SuperintendentGary Hines
CEEB code 040710
NCES School ID 050006800292 [2]
PrincipalJim Deloach
Faculty21.57 (on FTE basis) [2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment149 (2023-2024 [2] )
 •  Grade 7 14
 •  Grade 8 25
 •  Grade 9 27
 •  Grade 10 29
 •  Grade 11 28
 •  Grade 12 26
Student to teacher ratio6.91 [2]
Education system ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement, Concurrent Credit
Campus typeRural
ColorsBlack and gold
  
Athletics conference1A 7 East (2016-18)
SportsArchery, Basketball, Cheer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field
Mascot Pirate
Team nameEmerson Pirates
RivalTaylor High School
AccreditationADE
YearbookThe Pirate
Communities servedEmerson
Feeder toEmerson Elementary School
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Website emerson.etbsd.org/..

Emerson High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades seventh through twelve in the rural community of Emerson, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Emerson 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. The Emerson Pirates have won five state basketball titles and 25 state track and field championships.

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History

Initially it was a part of the Emerson School District. On July 1, 2004, it consolidated with the Taylor School District to form the Emerson-Taylor School District (now the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District). [3]

Academics

The assumed course of study at Emerson 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.

Emerson High School was nationally recognized by the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2016 report as the No. 26 school in Arkansas and the No. 2,579 in the nation. [4]

Athletics

The Emerson High School mascot is the Pirate with black and gold serving as the school colors.

For the 2016-18 seasons, [5] the Emerson Pirates participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Pirates competing in basketball (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), and softball (girls). [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Emerson-taylor School District". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - Emerson High School (050006800292)". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  3. ↑ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls Archived 2015-09-12 at the Wayback Machine ." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  4. ↑ "School Profile, Westside High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  5. ↑ "2016-18 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved September 21, 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. ↑ "School Profile, Emerson High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
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