School type Public comprehensive NCES School ID 050040500778 Grades 7–12 Mascot Wildcat CEEB Code 042490 Colors White, Blue | Status Open Teaching staff 8.09 (on FTE basis) Enrollment 59 (2010–11) Number of students 59 (2010–2011) Community served Umpire, Arkansas | |
District Cossatot River School District Accreditation Arkansas Department of Education | ||
Umpire High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Umpire, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 serving rural, distant communities of Howard County, Arkansas. It is one of five public high schools in Howard County and one of three high schools administered by the Cossatot River School District. Prior to 2010, Umpire High School was part of the former Wickes School District.
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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. Umpire High School is accredited by the ADE.
Extracurricular activities
The Umpire High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Wildcat, with blue and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
The Umpire Wildcats compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wildcats play within the 1A Region 7 West Conference.
The Wildcats participate in basketball (boys/girls) and baseball.
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), and Quiz Bowl.