Nettleton High School (Arkansas)

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Nettleton High School
Location
Nettleton High School (Arkansas)
4207 Race Street

Jonesboro
,
Craighead
,
Arkansas
72404

United States
Coordinates 35°48′45″N90°38′58″W / 35.81250°N 90.64944°W / 35.81250; -90.64944
Information
School type Public, College Preparatory
Establishedc1896
StatusOpen
School boardNettleton School Board
School district Nettleton School District
NCES District ID 0510440 [1]
Oversight Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
SuperintendentKaren Curtner
CEEB code 041815
NCES School ID 051044000762 [2]
PrincipalDavid Shipman
Grades9-12
Age range14-18
Enrollment904 (2023-2024) [3]
Student to teacher ratio10.18 [2]
Education system ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
Hours in school day6
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Black, White and Vegas gold
   
SongAlma Mater (Annie Lisle)
Fight song Cherokee
Athletics conference5A East
Sports Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer
MascotRaider
Team nameNettleton Raiders
Rival Valley View High School
Accreditation AdvancED (1965-)
USNWR ranking44th in Arkansas (USNWR)
NewspaperThe Chieftan
Feeder schoolsNettleton Junior High School (7-8)
Affiliation Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Website nettletonschools.net

Nettleton High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. [4] It is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County, Arkansas, and the only high school managed by the Nettleton School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Nettleton Junior High School.

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Curriculum

The assumed course of study at Nettleton High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school administers vocational classes through Jonesboro High School (Arkansas). Nettleton High School has been accredited since 1965 by AdvancED.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

For 2012–2014, the Nettleton Raiders participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Raiders compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball. [5]

Clubs and traditions

The Nettleton High School mascot is the Raider and the school colors are black, white and Vegas gold.

The Nettleton Quiz Bowl team placed 2nd at the 2017 AGQBA State Tournament [7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Nettleton School District". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Search for Public Schools - Nettleton High School (051044000762)". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ School, Nettleton High. "Nettleton High School - Home". nhs.nettletonschools.net. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ "School Profile, Nettleton High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  6. ↑ "2012 State Volleyball Championships" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  7. ↑ meridiandesignworks.com, Justin Parker -. "Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Assoc. - Tournament Results". arquizbowl.org. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Angie Craig, former Memphis Commercial Appeal reporter, now in Congress". Commercialappeal.com. November 9, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  9. ↑ Chris Hudgison (November 11, 2019). "Nettleton alum Corey Ragsdale named to Texas Rangers coaching staff". KAIT . Retrieved November 11, 2019.
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