Status Open NCES School ID 051353001110 Enrollment 653 (2009-10) District Vilonia School District Colors White, Red | NCES District ID 0513530 Grades 10-12 Phone +1 501-796-2111 Mascot Eagle | |
Authority Address 1164 Main St, Vilonia, AR 72173, USA | ||
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Vilonia High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades nine through twelve in Vilonia, Arkansas, United States. It is one of six high schools in Faulkner County and the sole high school administered by the Vilonia School District.
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History
Due to the April 25–28, 2011 tornado outbreak that hit Vilonia, the city received grant money to construct a $1.3 million safe room at the high school to serve the community.
Curriculum
Vilonia High School has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1987. The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams.
Extracurricular activities
The Vilonia High School mascot is the Eagle with school colors of red and white. The Vilonia Eagles participate in various interscholastic activities in the 5A West Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include baseball, basketball (boys/girls), bowling, competitive cheer, cross country (boys/girls), football, golf (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (girls), tennis (boys/girls), volleyball, and wrestling. Football games and graduation ceremonies are held at the Phillip D. Weaver Memorial Stadium, which is named in honor of the 1985 graduate who died November 17, 1985 in an automobile accident.
Between 1982 and 1992, the boys cross country team took home four state championship trophies. In fast-pitch softball, the girls won state titles in 1996 and 2007. In 2005 and 2006, the boys bowling team won the state championship. In 2010 and 2011, the girls equaled the boys team by winning back-to-back state bowling championships.
Beyond athletic activities, students participate in a full range of clubs and organizations including Chess Club, Choir, Student Council, National Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), Student Reporters, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and Band.