Searcy High School (SHS) is a comprehensive public high school serving the community of Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Located in White County, Searcy High School is the sole high school managed by the Searcy School District and serves students in grades nine through twelve.

Searcy High School
Address
Map
301 North Ella Street

,
Arkansas
72143

United States
Coordinates35°15′8″N 91°45′32″W / 35.25222°N 91.75889°W / 35.25222; -91.75889
Information
Established1870 (154 years ago) (1870)
StatusOpen
School boardSearcy School Board
School districtSearcy School District
NCES District ID0512210[1]
OversightArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code042250
NCES School ID051221000985[2]
Faculty73.00
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,208(2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio14.88[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced Placement
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Red and black
  
Athletics conference5A Central (2024-2026)
MascotLion
Team nameSearcy Lions
AccreditationADE
AdvancED (1924–)
Feeder schoolsJames W. Ahlf Junior High School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websitewww.searcyschools.org/o/searcy-high-school

History

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The Searcy public school system was established in 1870. Searcy High School is a 1924 charter member of the North Central Association, now AdvancED.[3]

Curriculum

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The assumed course of study at Searcy High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Searcy High School was first accredited by the North Central Association in 1924, followed by accreditation by AdvancED when the NCA unified with AdvancED starting in 2009–10. Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 22 units before graduation. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School.

Extracurricular activities

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The Searcy High School mascot is the lion with red and black serving as the school colors. The Searcy Lions football team used to participate in the state's second largest classification (6A) within the combined 6A/7A East Conference, but will move to 5A classification for the 2024. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) with the Lions competing in basketball (boys/girls), bowling, cheer, cross country, track, football, baseball, softball, golf (boys/girls), swimming (girls), tennis (boys/girls), and volleyball.[4]

The Searcy Lions football team won the 6A state championship in 2019, making it the first time they've won state since 1933, although they appeared in and lost the 1985 championship game in a last second defeat.

The boys' cross-country team won seven consecutive state championships between 1966 and 1972. The boys' bowling team won the 7A/6A state championship in 2011. The girls' golf team has won six state titles between 1971 and 1994. The boys' soccer team captured six state titles including five consecutive state championships (2007–11, 2013) with the girls' soccer team also winning 6 state titles (2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2021, 2022).[5]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Searcy School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - Searcy High School (051221000985)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  3. ^ "Searcy (White County)". Arkansas Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  4. ^ "School Profile, Greenwood High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  5. ^ "Arkansas Activities Association Record Book 2012-13" (PDF). AHSAA.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
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