Established 1941 NCES District ID 0500068 Principal Jim Deloach Phone +1 870-547-2862 | Status Open NCES School ID 050006800292 Mascot Piracy Colors Black, Gold | |
Oversight Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Address 400 Church St, Emerson, AR 71740, USA District Emerson-Taylor School District | ||
Emerson High School is a comprehensive public high school serving grades seventh through twelve in the rural community of Emerson, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Emerson High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor School District. The Emerson Pirates have won five state basketball titles and 25 state track and field championships.
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Academics
The assumed course of study at Emerson High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 23 units before graduation, which is one credit more than the state standard of 22 units. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with South Arkansas Community College, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Students that graduate with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) are designated Honor Graduates, with Highest Honor Graduates graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA.
Emerson High School was nationally recognized by the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2016 report as the No. 26 school in Arkansas and the No. 2,579 in the nation.
Extracurricular activities
The Emerson High School mascot is the Pirate with black and gold serving as the school colors.
Athletics
For the 2016-18 seasons, the Emerson Pirates participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Pirates competing in basketball (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), and softball (girls).
Clubs and traditions
For those students wishing to join social and service organizations at EHS, the following are available: Art Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Drama Club, Student Council, Beta Club, Quiz Bowl, Journalism, and Yearbook.
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with Emerson High School. If the person was an Emerson 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 listed.