Status Open NCES District ID 0508240 | NCES School ID 050824000811 | |
School type Public (government funded) Authority | ||
Oark high school construction
Oark High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Oark, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Johnson County. With fewer than 75 students in the 2012–13 school year, it is the smallest of the three high schools administered by the Jasper School District and one of the smallest in the state.
Contents
- Oark high school construction
- Oark high school ceremony
- Academics
- Extracurricular activities
- Athletics
- Clubs and traditions
- References
Oark high school ceremony
Academics
The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum developed the ADE, which requires students to complete at least 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.
Oark High School was listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.
Extracurricular activities
The Oark High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Hornet with the school colors of purple and gold.
Athletics
The Oark Hornets participate in interscholastic activities in the 1A Classification within the 1A West Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Hornets school athletic activities include cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls).
Clubs and traditions
OHS students can participate in clubs and activities including Band, Choir, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Drama Club, National Beta Club, and the Oark Writers Guild.