Type Public secondary CEEB code 041620 Principal Derrell Thompson Phone +1 870-222-5026 Mascot Owl | NCES District ID 0509630 NCES School ID 050963000705 Faculty 50.97 (on FTE basis) District Mcgehee School District Colors White, Red | |
Address 1902 E Ash St, McGehee, AR 71654, USA | ||
McGehee High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. McGehee serves more than 500 students in grades 7 through 12. McGehee is one of two public high schools in Desha County and is the sole high school administered by the McGehee School District. The McGehee sports teams have won 18 state championships.
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Academics
The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Course offerings include regular and Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1951.
Extracurricular activities
The McGehee High School mascot is an owl with the school colors of red and white.
Athletics
For the 2012–14 seasons, the McGehee Owls participate in the 3A Region 6 (Football) and 3A Region 8 (Basketball) conferences as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Owls compete in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, competitive dance, golf (boys/girls), baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls).
Clubs and traditions
McGehee students participate in a variety of leadership, business, affinity groups and career-centric pursuits ranging from membership, activities, events and conferences supported by Annual Staff, Future Educators Association (FEA), Art Club, Media Aides, Band, Band Auxiliaries, MHS Beak Speaks Newspaper, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Office Aides, Peer Counselors, Chess Club, Science Club, Fire Marshals, Spanish Club, Speech Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), and FFA.