Taylor High School (Arkansas)

Taylor High School is a comprehensive public junior-senior high school serving grades seventh through twelfth in the rural community of Taylor, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Taylor 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.

Taylor High School
Address
506 East Pine Street

Taylor
,
Arkansas
71861

United States
Coordinates33°5′56″N 93°27′24″W
Information
StatusOpen
School districtEmerson–Taylor-Bradley School District
NCES District ID0500068[1]
OversightArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
NCES School ID050006801063[2]
Faculty14.19 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment137 (2010–11[2])
Student to teacher ratio9.65[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced placement
Campus typeRural; distant
Color(s)  Blue
  White
Athletics conference1A 7 East (2012–14)
SportsGolf, basketball, baseball, softball
MascotTiger
Team nameTaylor Tigers
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking  Bronze medalist
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websiteetb.gabbart.com

History

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

Academics

The assumed course of study at Taylor 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.

Taylor High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2012 report.[4]

Extracurricular activities

The Taylor High School mascot is the Tiger with blue and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

For the 2012–14 seasons,[5] the Taylor Tigers participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Tigers competing in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and softball.[6]

Clubs and traditions

For those students wishing to join social and service organizations at THS, the following are available: Art Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fire Marshals, Student Council, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, 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 - Taylor High School (050006801063)". 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. "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  6. "School Profile, Taylor High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
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