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'''Ouachita High School''' is a [[comprehensive education|comprehensive]] public high school located in [[Donaldson, Arkansas]], [[Secondary education in the United States|United States]]. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 for students in Donaldson and [[Hot Spring County, Arkansas|Hot Spring County]] communities<!--including all or portions of [[Midway, Hot Spring County, Arkansas|Midway]], [[Donaldson, Arkansas|Donaldson]], [[Leola, Arkansas|Leola]], [[Hot Springs National Park]], [[Rockport, Arkansas|Rockport]], [[Perla, Arkansas|Perla]], [[Carthage, Arkansas|Carthage]], [[Fordyce, Arkansas|Fordyce]], and [[Kingsland, Arkansas|Kingsland]]-->. It is one of five public high schools in Hot Spring County and the only high school administered by the [[Ouachita School District]].
'''Ouachita High School''' is a [[comprehensive education|comprehensive]] public high school located in [[Donaldson, Arkansas]], [[Secondary education in the United States|United States]]. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 for students in Donaldson and [[Hot Spring County, Arkansas|Hot Spring County]] communities including all or portions of [[Midway, Hot Spring County, Arkansas|Midway]], [[Friendship, Arkansas|Friendship]], [[Arkadelphia, Arkansas|Arkadelphia]], [[Malvern, Arkansas|Malvern]], and [[Bismarck, Arkansas|Bismarck]]. It is one of five public high schools in Hot Spring County and the only high school administered by the [[Ouachita School District]].


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the [[Arkansas Department of Education]]. Students may engage in regular and [[Advanced Placement]] (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation. Malvern High School is accredited by ADE.
The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the [[Arkansas Department of Education]]. Students may engage in regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select [[Advanced Placement]] (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit prior to graduation. Ouachita High School is accredited by ADE.


In 2012, Ouachita High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]''.<ref name="usnwr">{{cite web|url=http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arkansas/districts/malvern-school-district/malvern-high-school-1382 |title=Best High Schools 2012 |publisher=U.S. News & World Report |accessdate=11 December 2012}}</ref>
Ouachita High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools 2009 report and is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]''.<ref name="usnwr">{{cite web|url=http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arkansas/districts/ouachita-school-district/ |title=Best High Schools 2012 |publisher=U.S. News & World Report |accessdate=18 February 2013}}</ref>


== Extracurricular activities ==
== Extracurricular activities ==
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=== Athletics ===
=== Athletics ===
The Ouachita Warriors compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification administered by the [[Arkansas Activities Association]]. The Leopards play within the 1A Region 7 Conference. The Warriors participate in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, [[fastpitch softball]], and track and field (boys/girls).<ref name="aaa">{{cite web |url=http://www.ahsaa.org/schools?id=109&school= |title=School Profile, Ouachita High School |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association |accessdate=18 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="recordbook">{{cite web |url=http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Media/recordbook12.pdf |title=Arkansas High School Sports Record Book |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association |accessdate=11 December 2012}}</ref>
The Ouachita Warriors compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification administered by the [[Arkansas Activities Association]]. The Leopards play within the 1A 7 East Conference. The Warriors participate in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, [[fastpitch softball]], and track and field (boys/girls).<ref name="aaa">{{cite web |url=http://www.ahsaa.org/schools?id=109&school= |title=School Profile, Ouachita High School |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association |accessdate=18 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="recordbook">{{cite web |url=http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Media/recordbook12.pdf |title=Arkansas High School Sports Record Book |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association |accessdate=11 December 2012}}</ref>


=== Clubs and traditions ===
=== Clubs and traditions ===
Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: [[Beta Club]], [[Future Farmers of America]] (FFA), [[FCCLA]], Student Council, [[Future Business Leaders of America]] (FBLA), and [[Quiz Bowl]].<ref name="aaa" />
Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: [[Beta Club]], [[National FFA Organization]] (FFA), [[FCCLA]], [[Student Council]], [[Future Business Leaders of America]] (FBLA), [[EAST Initiative]] and [[Quiz Bowl]].<ref name="aaa" />


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==

Revision as of 15:00, 18 February 2013

Ouachita High School
Address
Map
258 School House Road

,
Arkansas
71941

United States
Coordinates34°14′21″N 92°57′46″W / 34.23917°N 92.96278°W / 34.23917; -92.96278
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
CEEB code040645
NCES School ID051098000828[2]
Teaching staff17.41 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment195 (2010–11[2])
Student to teacher ratio11.20[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular (Core), Career Focus, Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Green
  Gold
Athletics conference1A 7 East (2012–14)[3]
MascotWarrior[3]
Team nameOuachita Warriors
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)[1]
Bronze Medal (2009)
Feeder toOuachita Elementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewww.ouachita.dsc.k12.ar.us/highschool.html

Ouachita High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Donaldson, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 for students in Donaldson and Hot Spring County communities including all or portions of Midway, Friendship, Arkadelphia, Malvern, and Bismarck. It is one of five public high schools in Hot Spring County and the only high school administered by the Ouachita School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students may engage in regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit prior to graduation. Ouachita High School is accredited by ADE.

Ouachita High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools 2009 report and is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[1]

Extracurricular activities

The Ouachita High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Warrior with green and gold serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Ouachita Warriors compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Leopards play within the 1A 7 East Conference. The Warriors participate in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[3][4]

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), EAST Initiative and Quiz Bowl.[3]

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Ouachita High School. If the person was an Ouachita High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included:


References

  1. ^ a b "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Ouachita High School (051098000828)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d "School Profile, Ouachita High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 11 December 2012.