School type Public comprehensive Status Open Dean Jared Richey Phone +1 870-856-3273 Mascot Rebel | Established August 1964 (1964-08) NCES School ID 050777000491 Teaching staff 47.08 (on FTE basis) District Highland School District Colors Grey, Red | |
Address 1 Rebel Cir, Highland, AR 72542, USA | ||
Highland High School (HHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the town of Highland, Arkansas, United States, located north of Hardy. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 8 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Sharp County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Highland School District.
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Academics
Established in August 1964 with its first graduating class in May 1965, Highland High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1975. 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.
Highland High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.
Extracurricular activities
The Highland High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Rebel with red and gray serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Highland Rebels compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 3 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Rebels participate in football, bowling (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, competitive cheer, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).
Football games are played at the school's Rebel Memorial Stadium.
Clubs and traditions
Highland 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.