School type Public comprehensive Status Open NCES School ID 050004600668 Mascot Lion District Manila School District | Motto A Great Place To Be CEEB code 040185 Teaching staff 23.47 (on FTE basis) Phone +1 870-561-4419 Colors Black, Gold | |
Address 205 Chipman Lane, Manila, AR 72442, USA | ||
Manila High School is an accredited and nationally recognized comprehensive public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in Manila, Arkansas, United States. Manila High School is one of six public high schools in Mississippi County and the only high school of the Manila School District. For the 2010–11 school year, the high school instructed more than 280 students with more than 23 classroom teachers employed on a full time equivalent basis.
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Academics
Manila High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1966. The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and career focus) coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit prior to graduation.
Manila High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.
The Manila School District is one of 35 school districts listed as "Achieving" (the highest rating) by the Arkansas Department of Education in support of Adequate Yearly Progress and Augmented Benchmark Examinations.
Extracurricular activities
The high school emblem (mascot) of the Lion and colors of black and gold have been shared by all schools in the district.
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Manila Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification in the 3A Region 3 Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bobcats play within the 4A Region 1 Conference. Manila fields varsity teams in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, fastpitch softball, track and field (boys/girls).
Clubs and traditions
Manila students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that offer community service projects, competitions, scholarships and networking to include Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Quiz Bowl, SkillsUSA, and Student Council.