School type Public comprehensive CEEB code 040340 Teaching staff 18.59 (on FTE basis) Phone +1 870-297-3745 Colors Black, Orange | Status Open NCES School ID 050384000132 Grades 7–12 Mascot Piracy | |
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Calico Rock High School is an accredited public high school located in the rural community of Calico Rock, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive secondary education for more than 175 students each year in grades 7 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Izard County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Calico Rock School District.
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Academics
Calico Rock 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.
Calico Rock High School is listed unranked for its academic programs in the Best High Schools 2012 report by U.S. News & World Report.
Extracurricular activities
The Calico Rock High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with orange and black serving as the school colors.
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Calico Rock Pirates compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification from the 1A 2 North Conference (and 3A Region 1 East Conference for basketball), as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Pirates participate in golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and softball.
Clubs and traditions
Calico Rock students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.