Bald Knob High School is a
comprehensive public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in
Bald Knob, Arkansas
Bald Knob is a city in White County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,897 at the 2010 census. Located at the intersection of two of the state's natural regions, Bald Knob is often promoted as "where the Ozarks meet the Delta". Bald ...
,
United States. The school serves more than 412 students in
White County.
Academics
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the
Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take
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 ...
(AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.
In 2012, Bald Knob High School had rankings of No. 1,800 (national rank) and No. 16 (state rank) in the Best High Schools Report developed by ''
U.S. News & World Report''.
Athletics
The Bald Knob High School athletic emblem (mascot) is the Bulldog with blue and white serving as the school colors.
The Bald Knob Bulldogs compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification 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 Bulldogs play within the 3A Region 2 Conference and field varsity teams in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), cheer, bowling (boys/girls), baseball,
fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).
Notable alumni
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Jason Jennings
Jason Ryan Jennings (born July 17, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball with the Colorado Rockies (2001-2006), Houston Astros (2007) and Texas Rangers (2008-2009).
High school/college ...
(1997)—Professional basketball player.
References
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Public high schools in Arkansas
Schools in White County, Arkansas