School type Public comprehensive CEEB code 042685 Teaching staff 19.08 (on FTE basis) Phone +1 870-655-8111 Colors Grey, Red | Status Open NCES School ID 050004501204 Grades 7–12 | |
District So. Miss. County School District Similar Rivercrest Junior High School, Osceola School District, East Poinsett County S, Arl High School, Manila High School Profiles | ||
Rivercrest High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Wilson, Arkansas, United States. It is one of six public high schools in Mississippi County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Southern Mississippi County School District. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 to students in the communities of Wilson, Tyronza, Joiner, Birdsong, Dyess, Frenchmans Bayou, Bassett, Keiser, Osceola, Manila, Etowah, Blytheville, Luxora, Victoria, Lepanto, Driver, and Marie.
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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 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. Rivercrest High School is accredited by the ADE and is accredited as a charter member of AdvancED (formerly North Central Association).
Extracurricular activities
The Rivercrest High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Colt with red and gray serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Rivercrest Colts compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors play within the 3A Region 3 Conference and participate in football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (girls only), swimming (girls only), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, and track (boys/girls).
Clubs and traditions
Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Band, Student Council, and Quiz Bowl.