Hector High School

Hector High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural community of Hector, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of six public high schools in Pope County and the sole high school administered by the Hector School District.

Hector High School
Address
11601 SR 27

Hector
,
Pope
,
Arkansas
72843

United States
Coordinates35°28′13″N 92°58′25″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtHector School District
SuperintendentMark Taylor
NCES School ID050762000472[1]
PrincipalRyan Riley
Teaching staff26.79 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment284 (2010–11[1])
Student to teacher ratio10.60[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement (AP), Concurrent Credit , Career Pathways
Hours in school day8 Hours
Campus sizeSmall
Campus typesuburb
Color(s)  Royal blue
  White
Fight songNotre Dame Victory March
Athletics conference2A–4 (Football)
2A–4 West (Basketball)
SportsCheerleading, Softball, Shooting Sports, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, Football
MascotWildcat
Team nameHector Wildcats / Ladycats
RivalAtkins & Dover
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking  Bronze Medalist (2012)
Yearbook"The Wildcat"
Communities servedHector, Scottsville, Appleton, Tilly, Jerusalem, Buttermilk, Nogo, Falling Water
Websitewww.hectorschools.net

Academics

Hector is a Title I school that is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, 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 prior to high school graduation.

Hector High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist for its academic programs in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Hector High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Wildcat with royal blue and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Hector Wildcats compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 4 Conference (football) and 2A Region 4 East Conference (basketball), as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wildcats field teams in football, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, cheer, and track and field (boys/girls).[3]

Clubs and traditions

Beyond sports, Hector students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Hector High School. If the person was a Hector High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Hector High School (050762000472)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  2. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
  3. "School Profile, Hector High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
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