School type Public comprehensive NCES School ID 050717000435 Grades 7–12 | Status Open Teaching staff 25.51 (on FTE basis) Enrollment 292 (2010–11) | |
Hackett High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural community of Hackett, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Sebastian County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Hackett School District.
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Academics
Hackett High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1997. 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 coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit prior to high school graduation.
In 2012, Hackett High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.
Extracurricular activities
The Hackett High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Hornet with black and gold serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Hackett Hornets compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 4 Conference (football) and 2A Region 4 West Conference (basketball), as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Hornets field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and cheer.
Clubs and traditions
Beyond sports, Hackett students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also 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), and Quiz Bowl.
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with Hackett High School. If the person was a Hackett 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