McGehee High School

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McGehee High School
Location
McGehee High School
1902 East Ash Street

McGehee
,
Arkansas
71654

United States
Coordinates 33°38′43″N91°23′1″W / 33.64528°N 91.38361°W / 33.64528; -91.38361
Information
Type Public secondary
School district McGehee School District
NCES District ID 0509630 [1]
CEEB code 041620
NCES School ID 050963000705 [2]
PrincipalDerrell Thompson
Faculty50.97 (on FTE basis) [2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment503 (2016-17) [3]
Student to teacher ratio10.08 [2]
Campus typeRural [2]
Color(s)Red and white
  
Athletics conference3A Region 6 (Football)
3A Region 8 (Basketball)
SportsFootball, Golf, Cheer, Dance, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track
MascotOwl
Team nameMcGehee Owls
NewspaperMHS Beak Speaks
YearbookThe Owl
Affiliations Arkansas Activities Association
Website www.mcgeheeschools.org/schools/mhs

McGehee High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. McGehee serves more than 500 students in grades 7 through 12. McGehee is one of two public high schools in Desha County and is the sole high school administered by the McGehee School District. The McGehee sports teams have won 18 state championships.

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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. Course offerings include regular and Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1951. [4]

Athletics

The McGehee High School mascot is an owl with the school colors of red and white.

For the 2012–14 seasons, the McGehee Owls participate in the 3A Region 6 (Football) and 3A Region 8 (Basketball) conferences as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. [5] The Owls compete in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, competitive dance, golf (boys/girls), baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls). [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Mcgehee School District". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - Mcgehee High School (050963000705)". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  3. ↑ "MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Institution Summary, McGehee High School". AdvancED. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  5. ↑ "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  6. ↑ "School Profile, McGehee High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
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