Rison High School

Rison High School
Location
700 Main Street

Rison
,
Arkansas
71665

United States

33°57′15″N 92°11′17″W / 33.95417°N 92.18806°W / 33.95417; -92.18806
Information
School typePublic (government funded)
StatusOpen
School district
Cleveland County School District
NCES District ID
0500067
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code042150
NCES School ID
050006700951
Teaching staff
33.02 (on FTE basis)
Grades6-12
Enrollment474 (2016–17)
Student to teacher ratio
10.69
Education system
ADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offered
Regular, Advanced Placement
Campus type
Rural
ColorsBlack and gold
  
AthleticsFootball, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball, track & field, cheer
Athletics conference
3A Region 8 (football),
3A Region 8 West (basketball)
MascotWildcat
Team nameRison Wildcats
RivalFordyce
AccreditationADE
Communities served
Rison
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.rison.k12.ar.us

Rison High School (RHS) is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Rison, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Cleveland County, and is the sole high school of the Cleveland County School District. The school's athletic teams have won 16 state championships, with eight each in football and track and field.

History

RHS was a part of the Rison School District until July 1, 2004, when it consolidated with the Kingsland School District to form the Cleveland County School District.

Academics

The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the ADE, which requires students to complete at least 24 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career-focus courses and exams, and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.

Athletics

The Rison High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Wildcat, and the school colors are black and gold.

The Rison Wildcats participate in various interscholastic activities in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 8 Conference for football and 3A Region 8 West Conference for basketball as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wildcats compete in football, cross country (girls'), basketball (boys'/girls'), baseball, softball, track and field (boys'/girls'), and competitive cheer.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Rison School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - Rison High School (050006700951)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
  3. ↑ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls Archived September 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  4. ↑ "School Profile, Rison High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved February 11, 2013.