Status Open CEEB code 042150 Address Rison, AR 71665, USA | NCES District ID 0514400 NCES School ID 051440001172 Phone +1 870-357-8171 | |
School type Public (government funded) Authority Classes offered Regular, Advanced Placement Similar Rison High School, Star City High School, Pine Bluff High School, Fordyce High School, Bearden High School | ||
Woodlawn High School (WHS) is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Woodlawn, Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools located in Cleveland County and is the sole high school of the Woodlawn School District.
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Academics
The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the ADE, which requires students to complete at least 24 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit. Woodlawn is affiliated with the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center (SEACBEC), which provides vocational training skills classes, industry training, adult based education, child care, college classes and testing services
Woodlawn High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.
Extracurricular activities
The Woodlawn High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Bear with the school colors of black and white.
Athletics
The Woodlawn Bears participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification within the 2A Region 8 Conference for football and 2A Region 7 West Conference for basketball as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bears compete in American football, cross country (girls), basketball (boys/girls), wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls) and cheerleading.
Clubs and traditions
WHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Art Club, Chess Club, Fire Marshals, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), National FFA Organization (FFA), Library Club, National Honor Society (NHS), Quiz Bowl, Spanish Club, and Student Council.