Glen Rose High School (GRHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving more than 300 students in grades nine through twelve in

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, with a

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postal address. It is one of three high schools with Malvern post office addresses, one of five public high schools in

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and the sole high school administered by the Glen Rose School District.

Academics

Glen Rose High School has been accredited by the

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(ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1986. The assumed course of study follows the

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developed the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select

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(AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit.

Athletics

The Glen Rose High School mascot is the

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with school colors of red and white. For 2012–14, the Glen Rose Beavers participate in various interscholastic activities in the 3A Classification from the 3A Region 5 Conference as administered by the

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. The school athletic activities include football, basketball (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, archery, baseball, softball and track and field (boys/girls). The competitive dance team has won three consecutive state (3A-2A-1A classifications) dance championships in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The Glen Rose High School football team won the 3A State Championship in 2007, under head coach Billy Elmore.

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* {{authority control Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Hot Spring County, Arkansas Buildings and structures in Malvern, Arkansas