School type Public comprehensive CEEB code 041585 Teaching staff 29.03 (on FTE basis) Mascot Mustang Lowest grade Seventh grade | Status Open NCES School ID 050951000694 Grades 7–12 Number of students 232 (2010–2011) Colors Blue, Gold | |
District Marvell–Elaine School District Headquarters Marvell, Arkansas, United States Accreditation Arkansas Department of Education | ||
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Marvell High School (MHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in Marvell, Arkansas, United States. MHS provides secondary education for more than 220 students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Phillips County and the only high schools administered by the Marvell–Elaine School District.
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Academics
Marvell High School is a Title I school that is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). 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 coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.
Extracurricular activities
The Marvell High School mascot for academic and athletic teams are the Mustangs with blue and gold serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Marvell Mustangs compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification, the state's second smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. For 2012–14, the Mustangs play within the 2A 6 Conference. Marvell fields junior varsity and varsity teams including football, basketball (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).
Clubs and traditions
Marvell students engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Band, Choir, Beta Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Key Club, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with Marvell High School. If the person was a Marvell 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