McGehee High School

McGehee High School
Location
1902 East Ash Street

McGehee
,
Arkansas
71654

United States

33°38′43″N 91°23′1″W / 33.64528°N 91.38361°W / 33.64528; -91.38361
Information
TypePublic secondary
School district
McGehee School District
NCES District ID
0509630
CEEB code041620
NCES School ID
050963000705
Principal
Derrell Thompson
Faculty50.97 (on FTE basis)
Grades7–12
Enrollment503 (2016-17)
Student to teacher ratio
10.08
Campus type
Rural
ColorsRed and white
  
Athletics conference
3A 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.mcgeheeschools.org/schools/mhs

McGehee High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. It 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 school's 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.

Athletics

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

For the 2012–14 seasons, the McGehee Owls participated in the 3A Region 6 (Football) and 3A Region 8 (basketball) conferences as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. 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').

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. 1 2 3 4 "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.