School type Public NCES District ID 0513930 Phone +1 870-879-3230 | Founded 1890 (1890) Superintendent Connie Hathorn Principal John Hayden | |
Motto Preparing today's students for tomorrow's opportunities School board Watson Chapel School District Address 4000 S Camden Rd, Pine Bluff, AR 71603, USA Mascot Watson Chapel Senior High School Wild cat District Watson Chapel School District Similar Watson Chapel Public Sc, Pine Bluff High School, Dollarway High School, Watson Chapel Junior Hi, Jack Robey Junior Hi | ||
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Watson Chapel High School is a comprehensive public high school in the Watson Chapel School District in Pine Bluff, Arkansas that serves grades 10 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Pine Bluff and the only high school managed by the Watson Chapel School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Watson Chapel Junior High School.
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Academics
Watson Chapel is accredited by Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1963.
Curriculum
The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students may engage in regular (core and career focus) and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit prior to graduation.
Awards and recognition
The Watson Chapel Quiz Bowl academic competition teams have won the 2011 and 2012 National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Arkansas State Championship tournaments that allowed the teams to compete at the national level.
Extracurricular activities
The Watson Chapel High School mascot is the wildcat with school colors of black and gold.
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Watson Chapel Wildcats participate in the 5A South Conference for interscholastic activities administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), softball, and track and field.
The Wildcats baseball team has made 28 appearances to the state tournament, with 39 tournament wins, 13 semifinals, and seven finals; winning four titles between 1988 and 2000. The boys' basketball team has won three state championships as well.
In 2013, Watson Chapel won the state's Student Angler Federation (SAF) High School Fishing State Championship.