Rural Special High School

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Rural Special High School
Address
Rural Special High School
13237 AR 263

Fox
,
Arkansas
72042-1826

United States
Coordinates 35°45′15.6″N92°17′17″W / 35.754333°N 92.28806°W / 35.754333; -92.28806
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School district Mountain View School District (2004-)
Rural Special School District (-2004)
CEEB code 042190
NCES School ID 051020000965 [1]
PrincipalTanya Stewart
Teaching staff11.30 (on FTE basis) [1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment91 [1]  (2010–11)
 •  Grade 7 12
 •  Grade 8 15
 •  Grade 9 18
 •  Grade 10 14
 •  Grade 11 14
 •  Grade 12 18
Student to teacher ratio8.05 [1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)Red and white
  
AthleticsBasketball, baseball, softball
Athletics conference1A East
Mascot Rebel
Team nameRural Special Rebels
AccreditationADE
Communities served Fox, Meadowcreek, Mozart, Parma, Rushing, Sunnyland, and Turkey Creek
Federal Funding Title I
Website www.ruralspecial.com

Rural Special High School is a comprehensive public high school based in the rural, fringe community of Fox, Arkansas, United States. As one of the smallest schools in the state, the school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12 for the rural, isolated communities of Fox, Meadowcreek, Mozart, Parma, Rushing, Sunnyland, and Turkey Creek. As a result of school district consolidations within the state, Rural Special is one of three high schools consolidated to form the Mountain View School District based in Stone County, Arkansas.

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History

It was a part of the Rural Special School District until July 1, 2004, when that district consolidated into the existing Mountain View School District. [2]

Academics

Rural Special High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Rural Special receives Title I federal funding. [1]

Extracurricular activities

The Rural Special High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Rebel with red and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Rural Special Rebels compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification—the state's smallest classification—from the 1A 2 South Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Rebels field teams in basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and fastpitch softball. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - Rural Special High School (051020000965)". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  2. ↑ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  3. ↑ "School Profile, Rural Special High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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