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Ashdown High School

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Ashdown High School
Address
Map
171 Locust Street

,
Arkansas
71822

United States
Coordinates35°54′27″N 90°34′38″W / 35.90750°N 90.57722°W / 35.90750; -90.57722
Information
School typeMillage Tax, Public comprehensive
MottoAttitude + Hard work = Success (AHS)
Established1915 (109 years ago) (1915)
StatusOpen
School districtAshdown School District
AuthorityAshdown Public School Board
SuperintendentJason Sanders
CEEB code040060
NCES School ID050258000028[1]
PrincipalKay York
Teaching staff47.15 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Age range13-21 (Max age by Ark. law)
Enrollment398 (2022-23)[2]
Average class size20
Student to teacher ratio8.44[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP) Concurrent Enrollment agreement with Cossotot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Color(s)Purple and gold
  
Fight songOn Wisconsin
AthleticsFootball, Volleyball, Golf, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track, Cheer
Athletics conference7-4A
MascotPanther
Team nameAshdown Panthers
AccreditationADE
YearbookPanther Eyes
Feeder schoolsAshdown Junior High School (6–8)
Websitewww.ashdownschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1543909&type=d&pREC_ID=1657076

Ashdown High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the town of Ashdown, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Little River County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Ashdown School District.

Academics

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Ashdown High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1929.[3] The assumed course of study follows the Common Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Athletics

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The Ashdown High School mascot and athletic emblem is the panther with purple and gold serving as the school colors.[4]

The Ashdown Panthers compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 7 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. Ashdown Panthers won the 3A state championship during the 2018-19 Basketball season. The Panthers field teams in football, golf, basketball, cheer, baseball, softball, and track and field.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Ashdown High School (050258000028)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "ASHDOWN HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Institution Summary, Ashdown High School". AdvancED. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "School Profile, Cave City High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  5. ^ "2012–13 Arkansas High School Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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