McGehee High School

McGehee High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. McGehee serves more than 500 students in grades 7 through 12. McGehee is one of two public high schools in Desha County and is the sole high school administered by the McGehee School District. The McGehee sports teams have won 18 state championships.

McGehee High School
Address
1902 East Ash Street

McGehee
,
Arkansas
71654

United States
Coordinates33°38′43″N 91°23′1″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtMcGehee School District
NCES District ID0509630[1]
CEEB code041620
NCES School ID050963000705[2]
PrincipalDerrell Thompson
Faculty50.97 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment503 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio10.08[2]
Campus typeTown; remote[2]
Color(s)  Red
  White
Athletics conference3A Region 6 (Football)
3A Region 8 (Basketball)
SportsFootball, Golf, Cheer, Dance, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track
MascotOwl
Team nameMcGehee Owls
NewspaperMHS Beak Speaks
YearbookThe Owl
AffiliationsArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.edline.net/pages/McGehee_High_School

Academics

The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Course offerings include regular and Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1951.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The McGehee High School mascot is an owl with the school colors of red and white.

Athletics

For the 2012–14 seasons, the McGehee Owls participate in the 3A Region 6 (Football) and 3A Region 8 (Basketball) conferences as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association.[5] The Owls compete in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, competitive dance, golf (boys/girls), baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls).[6]

  • Football: The Owls football teams have won seven state football championships (1969, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1998, 1999).
  • Golf: The boys golf teams have won three state golf championships (1966, 1988, 1998).
  • Tennis: The boys tennis teams have won five state tennis championships (1968, 1970, 1980, 1985, 1987).
  • Track and field: The boys track teams have won three state track and field championships (1963, 1987, 1988).

Clubs and traditions

McGehee students participate in a variety of leadership, business, affinity groups and career-centric pursuits ranging from membership, activities, events and conferences supported by Annual Staff, Future Educators Association (FEA), Art Club, Media Aides, Band, Band Auxiliaries, MHS Beak Speaks Newspaper, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Office Aides, Peer Counselors, Chess Club, Science Club, Fire Marshals, Spanish Club, Speech Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), and FFA.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Mcgehee School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Mcgehee High School (050963000705)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  3. "MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  4. "Institution Summary, McGehee High School". AdvancED. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  5. "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  6. "School Profile, McGehee High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
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