Emerson High School (Arkansas)

Emerson High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades seventh through twelve in the rural community of Emerson, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Emerson High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District. The Emerson Pirates have won five state basketball titles and 25 state track and field championships.

Emerson High School
Address
212 Grayson Street

Emerson
,
Arkansas
71740

United States
Coordinates33°5′54″N 93°11′50″W
Information
Established1941
StatusOpen
School districtEmerson-Taylor-Bradley School District
NCES District ID0500068[1]
OversightArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
SuperintendentGary Hines
NCES School ID050006800292[2]
PrincipalJim Deloach
Faculty14.79 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment142 (2018-2019 [2])
 • Grade 736
 • Grade 823
 • Grade 921
 • Grade 1024
 • Grade 1117
 • Grade 1221
Student to teacher ratio10.14[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement, Concurrent Credit
Campus typeRural
Color(s)  Black
  Gold
Athletics conference1A 7 East (2016-18)
SportsArchery, Basketball, Cheer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field
MascotPirate
Team nameEmerson Pirates
RivalTaylor High School
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking  Silver Award
#26 (AR)
#2,579 (USA)
ACT Aspire average70.16 (2018)
YearbookThe Pirate
Communities servedEmerson
Feeder toEmerson Elementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websiteetb.gabbart.com

History

Initially it was a part of the Emerson School District. On July 1, 2004 it consolidated with the Taylor School District to form the Emerson-Taylor School District (now the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District).[3]

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.

Emerson High School was nationally recognized by the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2016 report as the No. 26 school in Arkansas and the No. 2,579 in the nation.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Emerson High School mascot is the Pirate with black and gold serving as the school colors.

Athletics

For the 2016-18 seasons,[5] the Emerson Pirates participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Pirates competing in basketball (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), and softball (girls).[6]

  • Basketball: The girls basketball team are 4-time a state basketball champions (1952, 1956, 1981, 1994). The boys basketball team won a state basketball championship in 2001.
  • Track and field: The boys and girls track teams at Emerson are one of the state's most successful with the boys capturing 18 state track championships (1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005). The girls squads have won seven state track titles (1980, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000).

Clubs and traditions

For those students wishing to join social and service organizations at EHS, the following are available: Art Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Drama Club, Student Council, Beta Club, Quiz Bowl, Journalism, and Yearbook.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Emerson-taylor School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Emerson High School (050006800292)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  3. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  4. "School Profile, Westside High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  5. "2016-18 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  6. "School Profile, Emerson High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
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