Earle High School is an accredited

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Earle, Arkansas Earle is a city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,831. Geography Earle is located in western Crittenden County at (35.270405, -90.464841). U.S. Route 64 passes through the northern part of ...

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. Earle High School is one of four public high schools in Crittenden County and the only high school of the

Earle School District Earle School District is a public school district based in Earle, Arkansas, United States. The school district encompasses of land, The district includes portions of Crittenden County, serving Earle and most of Jennette. It also includes po ...

. Earle High School was damaged May 2, 2008, by a part of a series of deadly tornadoes.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the

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(ADE). Students complete regular coursework and exams and may select

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(AP) courses and exams that may lead to college credit. AP classes are offered in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Students are also afforded concurrent enrollment at

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in nearby

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. College credits from this program are accepted for transfer to all state colleges and universities in Arkansas. Twenty-four credits are required for graduation. Established prior to 1909, Earle High School is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1925.

Athletics

The Earle High School mascot is the ''Bulldog'' with cardinal and white serving as the school colors. For 2012–14, the Earle Bulldogs compete in the 3A Classification from the 3A Region 3 Conference administered by the

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. The Bulldogs participate in

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(boys/girls),

tennis Tennis is a racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball ...

(boys/girls),

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(boys/girls).

History

Old Earle High School

Old Earle High School served as the city's high school between 1919 and 1978.

References

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* {{authority control 1909 establishments in Arkansas Educational institutions established in 1909 Memphis metropolitan area Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Crittenden County, Arkansas