Status Open NCES School ID 050396000140 | NCES District ID 0503960 | |
School type Public (government funded) School district Carlisle School District Authority | ||
Carlisle High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Carlisle, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools located in Lonoke County and with 240 students in the 2010–11 school year, it is the largest of three high schools administered by the Carlisle School District.
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Academics
The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.
Carlisle High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.
Extracurricular activities
The Carlisle High School mascot and athletic emblem is the bison with the school colors of black and gold.
Athletics
The Carlisle Bisons participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification within the 2A Region 6 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bisons school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (girls), basketball (boys/girls), swimming (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).
Clubs and traditions
CHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Band, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Drama Club, and National Beta Club.