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Lee High School (Arkansas)
Lee High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the town of Marianna, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is the only public high school in Lee County, Arkansas, and administered by the Lee County School District. The district serves all of Lee County, including the municipalities of Marianna, Aubrey, Haynes, LaGrange, Moro, and Rondo. It also serves the unincorporated area of Brickeys. - See Brickeys on the map. Academics Lee High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and is a charter member and accredited by AdvancED since 1929. The assumed course of study follows the Smart 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 The Lee High School mascot and athletic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marianna, Arkansas
Marianna is a town in and the county seat of Lee County, Arkansas, Lee County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census it had a population of 4,115, but by 2018 the population had dropped to an estimated 3,477. Located along the L'Anguille River in the Arkansas Delta just north of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, St. Francis National Forest, the community was known as "Walnut Ridge" until 1852 when it became known as "Marianna". The town's economy has historically been based on agriculture, especially cotton production. The town is located along Crowley's Ridge Parkway and the Great River Road, both National Scenic Byways showcasing Crowley's Ridge and the Mississippi River. History The community was established by Col. Walter H. Otey in 1848, and was known as Walnut Ridge until 1852. Geography Marianna is located in the center of the county at the northwest tip of Ozark–St. Francis National Forest, St. Francis National Forest. U.S. Route ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaGrange, Arkansas
LaGrange is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 89 at the 2010 census, down from 122 at the 2000 census. Geography LaGrange is located in southern Lee County at (34.655613, -90.733836), at the western foot of Crowley's Ridge. It is south of Marianna, the county seat, and northwest of Helena. According to the United States Census Bureau, LaGrange has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 122 people, 48 households, and 36 families residing in the town. The population density was 214.1/km2 (567.0/mi2). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 96.5/km2 (255.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 43.44% White and 56.56% Black or African American. There were 48 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.8% of all households ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arkansas Activities Association
The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) is the primary sanctioning body for high school sports in state of Arkansas. AAA is a member association of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA). Every public secondary school in Arkansas is a de jure member of the AAA, and most private schools, save for a few schools in the delta that belong to the Mississippi Private Schools Association and 22 Christian schools who belong to the Heartland Christian Athletic Association , are included in membership. The Arkansas Activities Association, or "AAA," was founded in 1904 by seven high schools and colleges and was called the "Arkansas State Athletic Association." In 1912, the high schools separated from the colleges and became the "Arkansas Athletics Association." Membership increased rapidly, and eventually the name of the organization was changed to the "Arkansas Activities Association". The following member organizations exist within AAA: * Athletic Direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations. The AP curriculum for each of the various subjects is created for the College Board by a panel of experts and college-level educators in that field of study. For a high school course to have the designation, the course must be audited by the College Board to ascertain that it satisfies the AP curriculum as specified in the Board's Course and Examination Description (CED). If the course is approved, the school may use the AP designation and the course will be publicly listed on the AP Course Ledger. History After the end of World War II, the Ford Foundation created a fund that supported committees studying education. The program, which was then referred to as the "Kenyon Plan", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arkansas Department Of Transportation
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT), formerly the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, is a government department in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its mission is to provide a safe, efficient, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound intermodal transportation system for the user. The department is responsible for implementing policy made by the Arkansas State Highway Commission, a board of officials appointed by the Governor of Arkansas to direct transportation policy in the state. The department's director is appointed by the commission to hire staff and manage construction and maintenance on Arkansas's highways. The primary duty of ArDOT is the maintenance and management of the over Arkansas Highway System. The department also conducts planning, public transportation, the State Aid County Road Program, the Arkansas Highway Police, and Federal-Aid project administration. Its headquarters are in Little Rock. History Central control of highway tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unincorporated Area
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have no unincorporated areas at all or these are very rare: typically remote, outlying, sparsely populated or List of uninhabited regions, uninhabited areas. By country Argentina In Argentina, the provinces of Chubut Province, Chubut, Córdoba Province (Argentina), Córdoba, Entre Ríos Province, Entre Ríos, Formosa Province, Formosa, Neuquén Province, Neuquén, Río Negro Province, Río Negro, San Luis Province, San Luis, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, Santa Cruz, Santiago del Estero Province, Santiago del Estero, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, and Tucumán Province, Tucumán have areas that are outside any municipality or commune. Australia Unlike many other countries, Australia has only local government in Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rondo, Arkansas
Rondo is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 198 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, down from 237 at the 2000 United States Census, 2000 census. Geography Rondo is located in southern Lee County at (34.658789, -90.822236). It is southwest of Marianna, Arkansas, Marianna, the county seat, via state highways Arkansas Highway 1, 1 and Arkansas Highway 121, 121. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 99 households, and 69 families residing in the town. The population density was 90.6/km (235.6/mi2). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 43.2/km (112.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 26.16% Race (United States Census), White, 70.04% Race (United States Census), Black or Race (United States Census), African American, and 3.80% from two or more races. 1.69% of the population were Race (U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moro, Arkansas
Moro is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 216 at the 2010 census. Geography Moro is located at (34.794503, -90.990119). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 km (0.9 mi2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 216 people, 109 households, and 75 families residing in the town. The population density was 97.9/km (255.0/mi2). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 46.7/km (121.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.34% White and 1.66% Black or African American. There were 109 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the aver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haynes, Arkansas
Haynes is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 150 at the 2010 census, down from 214 at the 2000 census. Geography Haynes is located in northern Lee County at (34.889993, -90.793472). Arkansas Highway 1 passes through the town, leading south to Marianna, the county seat, and north the same distance to Forrest City. According to the United States Census Bureau, Haynes has an area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 214 people, 71 households, and 51 families residing in the town. The population density was 223.3/km2 (582.0/mi2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 77.2/km2 (201.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 14.95% White and 85.05% Black or African American. There were 71 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.9% o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aubrey, Arkansas
Aubrey is a town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 170 at the 2010 census. Geography Aubrey is located at (34.718058, -90.899507). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 km2 (0.3 mi2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 221 people, 92 households, and 59 families residing in the town. The population density was 251.0/km2 (641.7/mi2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 117.0/km2 (299.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 67.87% White, 30.32% Black or African American, 1.81% from other races. 4.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 92 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone livin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee County, Arkansas
Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. With its eastern border formed by the Mississippi River, it is considered to be part of the Arkansas Delta. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,424. The county seat is Marianna. The county was established on April 17, 1873, during the Reconstruction era. It was named for General Robert E. Lee, who served as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States in 1865. The area of the Delta was developed largely for cotton as a commodity crop before the Civil War, based on the labor of enslaved African Americans. It continued as an important crop into the 20th century, when it was worked by African-American sharecroppers and tenant farmers. History In the post-Reconstruction era, whites struggled to re-establish white supremacy, by violence and intimidation of black Republican voters in this area and throughout the South. At the turn of the century, the state legislature passed measures that effectively ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
