School type Public comprehensive CEEB code 041210 Teaching staff 42.76 (on FTE basis) | Status Open NCES School ID 050324000086 Grades 9–12 Phone +1 501-865-4541 Number of students 295 (2010–2011) | |
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Bismarck High School is a nationally recognized and accredited public high school located in the rural community of Bismarck, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive secondary education for approximately 300 students each year in grades 9 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Hot Spring County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Bismarck School District.
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Academics
Bismarck High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit. Bismarck High School maintains a partnership with the College of the Ouachitas (COTO) to allow qualified students to take up to 12 college credits.
Bismarck High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.
Extracurricular activities
The Bismarck High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Lion with blue and silver serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Bismarck Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 4A Region 2 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions participate in football, golf (boys/girls),tennis (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheerleading, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).
The Lions have won two state championships in its history, including:
Clubs and traditions
Bismarck students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: National FFA Organization, FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Council and FCA.
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Bismarck High School. If the person was a Bismarck High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included.
Darrell W Burkhardt (1983)- ROW Agent - Now resides in Denver, Colorado
Cody Minton (2006)- Holds estimated statewide pitching record for hitting 11 batters in one inning.