Arkansas High School is a public
secondary school
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in
Texarkana in
Miller County in southwestern
Arkansas
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. The school serves students from ninth through twelve grade and is administered by the
Texarkana Arkansas School District.
Academics
The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the
Arkansas Department of Education
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(ADE). Students may complete regular courses and exams and may select
Advanced Placement
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(AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. Arkansas High School maintains a partnership with
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is a public community college in Hope and Texarkana, Arkansas. It is affiliated with the University of Arkansas System as a result a merger by act of the Arkansas Legislature in 1995 and is accre ...
(UACCH) for students to complete college coursework and receive concurrent credit.
Athletics
The Arkansas High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Razorback with red and white serving as the school colors. The high school mascot of the Razorback was selected in 1910 to replace the Cardinal as the
University of Arkansas
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mascot. In exchange for its use, the university provided used athletic gear; the practice is no longer continued.
As of 2018, the Arkansas High Razorbacks participate in interscholastic sports within class 5A, administered by the
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 sch ...
. The Razorbacks compete in football, volleyball (girls only), basketball (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys only), soccer (boys/girls), softball, competitive cheer and dance, tennis (boys/girls), track & field (boys/girls), baseball, and fastpitch softball.
Football
The Razorback football teams have seen success throughout the years, including winning three consecutive state championships in 1973, 1974 and 1975, then winning the first two 6A state championships in 2006 and 2007 and in 2010 made a surprise run with a 4-6 regular season record, went on the play El Dorado in the championship game only to fall short 31-21 ending the season 7-7. Currently, the Razorbacks are coached by Barry Norton, who most recently coached at archrival
Texas High School
Texas High School (THS) is a public high school in Texarkana, Texas, United States. It is part of the Texarkana Independent School District and is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League. In 2015, it was rated "Met St ...
.
Baseball
The Razorback baseball team is one of the state's most successful with 13 state championship title game appearances and five
state championships
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(1976, 1982, 1994, 2000, 2007). As of 2011–12, the Razorbacks have been to 33 state tournaments, 20 state semifinals, and winners of 58 state tournament games.
Track and field
The Razorback boys track and field squads have lifted the
state championship trophy on thirteen occasions (1959, 1978–80, 1993–94, 1996,2013-2017, 2021). The Lady Razorback girls track and field teams have led the school to six state championships (1996–97, 2008–10, 2012–14.)
Gymnastics
Prior to gymnastics ending as an Arkansas high school sport in 2006–07, the gymnastics team won four consecutive state championships (1975–78).
Notable alumni
The following are notable people associated with Arkansas High School. If the person was an Arkansas 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:
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Billy Bock
Billy Bock (April 30, 1935 – July 8, 2003) was an American college and high school baseball coach, who led his high school teams to a nine state championships across four decades while never having a losing season.
Billy Bock of Pine Bluff die ...
(Educator/coach) — Late college and high school coach; led Razorbacks to 1982 state baseball title.
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Mike Cherry—Drafted by the New York Giants in the 6th round (171st overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft.
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Carol Dalby - member of the
Arkansas House of Representatives
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from 2017 to present
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Dennis Johnson (running back)
Dennis Johnson (born February 24, 1990) is a former American football running back. He played college football for Arkansas Razorbacks football, Arkansas. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has also been a ...
(2008)— Former
NFL running back with the
Houston Texans
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and
Cleveland Browns
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.
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George Lavender (1973)—
Republican
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member of the
Texas House of Representatives
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from
Texarkana,
Texas
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.
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Tony McKnight
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- (MLB Player)
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Dustin Moseley
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Career
Moseley was selected ...
- (MLB Player) Drafted by the Reds, in the 2000 mlb draft played for the Angels, Yankees and Padres before retiring
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Rod Smith—Retired professional football player who won two
Super Bowls
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as a member of the
Denver Broncos
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.
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Eric Warfield (American Football) Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 7th round (216th overall) of the
1998 NFL Draft
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.
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Dennis Woodberry
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(American Football) Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 3rd round of the
1984 NFL supplemental draft of USFL and CFL players
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Reason for the draft
In New York City on Tuesday, June 5, startin ...
.
References
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Public high schools in Arkansas
Buildings and structures in Texarkana, Arkansas
Schools in Miller County, Arkansas
International Baccalaureate schools in Arkansas