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Marshall High School (Arkansas)

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Type
  
Public secondary

NCES School ID
  
050948000693

Enrollment
  
411 (2010–11)

Mascot
  
Bobcat

Color
  
Black White

Student to teacher ratio
  
9.45

NCES District ID
  
0509480

Faculty
  
43.50 (on FTE basis)

Athletics conference
  
3A Region 1 (2012-14)

Number of students
  
411 (2010–2011)

Lowest grade
  
Seventh grade

Highest grade
  
Twelfth grade

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District
  
Searcy County School District

Marshall High School (MHS) is a comprehensive public secondary school in Marshall, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Searcy County and the sole high school administered by the Searcy County School District.

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Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 2009.

Marshall High School was nationally recognized as Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 from U.S. News & World Report.

Extracurricular activities

The Marshall High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Bobcat with black and white serving as its school colors.

Athletics

For 2012-14, the Marshall Bobcats compete in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 1 Conference as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). Interscholastic activities include football, volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer and track (boys/girls).

Clubs and traditions

Marshall students may participate in a variety of clubs and organizations that include Band, National Beta Club, Choir, Drama, EAST Initiative, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, and Student Council.

Notable alumni

The following are notable people associated with Marshall High School. If the person was a Marshall 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:

  • David Branscum (1977) - Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives since 2011
  • Jim L. Smithson (1960) — Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1975 to 1984; mayor of Marshall
  • References

    Marshall High School (Arkansas) Wikipedia