Taylor High School (Arkansas)

Taylor High School is a comprehensive public junior-senior high school serving grades seventh through twelfth in the rural community of Taylor, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Taylor High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District.

Taylor High School
Address
Map
506 East Pine Street

,
Arkansas
71861

United States
Coordinates33°5′56″N 93°27′24″W / 33.09889°N 93.45667°W / 33.09889; -93.45667
Information
StatusOpen
School districtEmerson–Taylor-Bradley School District
NCES District ID0500068[2]
OversightArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code042400
NCES School ID050006801063[1]
Faculty14.19 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment137 (2010–11[1])
Student to teacher ratio9.65[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular, Advanced placement
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Blue and white
  
Athletics conference1A 7 East (2012–14)
SportsGolf, basketball, baseball, softball
MascotTiger
Team nameTaylor Tigers
AccreditationADE
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association (AAA)
Websitetaylor.etbsd.org/..

History

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Initially it was a part of the Taylor School District. On July 1, 2004, it consolidated with the Emerson School District to form the Emerson-Taylor School District (now the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District).[3]

Academics

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The assumed course of study at Taylor High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 23 units before graduation, which is one credit more than the state standard of 22 units. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with South Arkansas Community College, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Students that graduate with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) are designated Honor Graduates, with Highest Honor Graduates graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA.

Athletics

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The Taylor High School mascot is the Tiger with blue and white serving as the school colors.

For the 2012–14 seasons,[4] the Taylor Tigers participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Tigers competing in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and softball.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Taylor High School (050006801063)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Emerson-taylor School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  4. ^ "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  5. ^ "School Profile, Taylor High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
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