Magnet Cove High School

Magnet Cove High School (MCHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving more than 300 students in grades nine through twelve in Malvern, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three high schools in Malvern, one of five public high schools in Hot Spring County and the sole high school administered by the Magnet Cove School District.

Magnet Cove High School
Address
14334 Hwy 67

Malvern
,
Arkansas
72104

United States
Coordinates34°27′18″N 92°43′49″W
Information
StatusOpen
School districtMagnet Cove School District
NCES District ID0509190[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code041520
NCES School ID050919000652[2]
Teaching staff30.53 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment313 (2010–11[2])
Student to teacher ratio10.25[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Color(s)  Black
  Orange
Athletics conference2A 5 (2012–14)
MascotPanther
Team nameMagnet Cove Panthers[3]
AccreditationADE
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitemagnetcove.k12.ar.us/high_school.htm

Academics

Magnet Cove High School has been accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1986.[4] The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 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 provide an opportunity for college credit.

Magnet Cove is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[5]

Extracurricular activities

The Magnet Cove High School mascot is the Panther with school colors of black and orange.

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Magnet Cove Panthers participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification from the 2A Region 5 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball and track and field (boys/girls).[3]

Clubs and traditions

Beyond athletic activities, Magnet Cove 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), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and Band.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Magnet Cove School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Magnet Cove High School (050919000652)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  3. "School Profile, Magnet Cove High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  4. "Institution Summary, Magnet Cove High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  5. "Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
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