McGehee High School

McGehee High School
Address
1902 East Ash Street
McGehee, Arkansas 71654
United States
Coordinates 33°38′43″N 91°23′1″W / 33.64528°N 91.38361°W / 33.64528; -91.38361Coordinates: 33°38′43″N 91°23′1″W / 33.64528°N 91.38361°W / 33.64528; -91.38361
Information
Type Public secondary
School district McGehee School District
NCES District ID 0509630[1]
CEEB code 041620
NCES School ID 050963000705[2]
Principal Derrell Thompson
Faculty 50.97 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 514[2] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 10.08[2]
Campus type Town; remote[2]
Color(s)      Red
     White
Athletics conference 3A Region 6 (Football)
3A Region 8 (Basketball)
Sports Football, Golf, Cheer, Dance, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track
Mascot Owl
Team name McGehee Owls
Newspaper MHS Beak Speaks
Yearbook The Owl
Affiliations Arkansas Activities Association
Website www.edline.net/pages/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.

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.[3]

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.[4] 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).[5]

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.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Mcgehee School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Mcgehee High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "Institution Summary, McGehee High School". AdvancED. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "School Profile, McGehee High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Garland Erastus Bayliss". Bryan-College Station Eagle. May 28, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
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