Status Open NCES School ID 050006801063 Grades 7–12 | NCES District ID 0500068 Faculty 14.19 (on FTE basis) Phone +1 870-694-2251 | |
District Emerson-Taylor School District Colors Black, Yellow, White, Blue | ||
Taylor High School is a comprehensive public junior-senior high school serving grades seventh through twelfth in the rural community of Taylor, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Taylor High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor School District.
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Academics
The assumed course of study at Emerson High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 23 units before graduation, which is one credit more than the state standard of 22 units. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with South Arkansas Community College, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Students that graduate with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) are designated Honor Graduates, with Highest Honor Graduates graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA.
Taylor High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2012 report.
Extracurricular activities
The Taylor High School mascot is the Tiger with blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
For the 2012–14 seasons, the Taylor Tigers participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Tigers competing in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and softball.
Clubs and traditions
For those students wishing to join social and service organizations at THS, the following are available: Art Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fire Marshals, Student Council, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, and Yearbook.