Gravette High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of

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, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 8 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in

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and the sole high school administered by the

Gravette School District Gravette School District is a public school district based in Gravette, Arkansas, United States. The Gravette School District provides early childhood, elementary and secondary education for more than 1,800 pre-kindergarten through grade 12 stude ...

. The district, and therefore Gravette High's attendance boundary, includes the majority of Gravette, as well as all of Maysville and

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, and a section of Bella Vista.

Academics

Gravette High School is accredited by the

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(ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1983. The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take

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(AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Athletics

The Gravette High School mascot and athletic emblem is the

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with black and orange serving as the school colors. The Gravette Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 1 Conference, as administered by the

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. The Lions field teams in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), cross country, and cheer. The Lions' Rivals are: Gentry High School Pioneers

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* {{authority control Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Benton County, Arkansas Educational institutions established in 1897 1897 establishments in Arkansas

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