Tuckerman High School
| Tuckerman High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
300 North Dowell Street Tuckerman, Arkansas United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°36′3.82″N 91°16′22.04″W / 35.6010611°N 91.2727889°WCoordinates: 35°36′3.82″N 91°16′22.04″W / 35.6010611°N 91.2727889°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Jackson County School District |
| NCES School ID | 051323001083[1] |
| Faculty | 23.40 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Enrollment | 310[1] (2010-11) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.25[1] |
| Color(s) |
Red White |
| Athletics conference | 2A Region 2 |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Team name | Tuckerman Bulldogs |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist |
| Website |
bulldogs |
Tuckerman High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 8 through 12 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, United States. It is the sole high school administered by the Jackson County School District.
Academics
The assumed course of study follows 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 the 22 units required by the Smart Core curriculum. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School.
Tuckerman High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2012 report.[2]
Extracurricular activities
The school's mascot is the Bulldog with red and white as the school colors.
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Tuckerman Bulldogs compete in the state's 2A classification within the 2A Region 2 Conference of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Bulldogs engage in numerous interscholastic activities, including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), golf, softball, and dance.
In 1992, Tuckerman won a state baseball championship behind its 31-4 record and finished as a state finalist in basketball. Both teams were led by legendary coach Morgan Gilbert, who has become a popular mainstay at the school since 1974 while amassing more than 1,000 victories in both baseball and basketball, mostly at Tuckerman. Gilbert is the state's only 1,000 game winning coach in baseball and one of six basketball coaches to do so.[3][4]
Clubs and traditions
Tuckerman students are offered numerous clubs and organizations for student participation, including: Art Club, FFA, National Beta Club, Chess Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Parent Teacher Student Association, and Quiz Bowl.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Tuckerman High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ↑ "School Profile, Tuckerman High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ↑ "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ↑ Krider, Dave (April 11, 2012). "Morgan Gilbert owns 1,000 wins in baseball and basketball". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved April 29, 2013.