Marked Tree High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades 7 through 12 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, United States. Marked Tree is one of five public high schools in

Poinsett County Poinsett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,583. The county seat is Harrisburg. Poinsett County is included in the Jonesboro–Paragould Combined Statistical Area. History ...

and is the only high school in the

Marked Tree School District Marked Tree School District 28 is a school district based in Marked Tree, Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States. The school district provides early childhood, elementary and secondary education for more than 650 students in prekindergarten t ...

. The school is accredited by AdvancED since 1965. It was first established in 1914.

Academics

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

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(ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select

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coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1952.

Extracurricular activities

The Marked Tree High School mascot and athletic emblem is the

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with blue and gold serving as its school colors.

Athletics

For 2012-14, the Marked Tree Indians compete in the 2A Region 3 (Football) Conference under the administration of the

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. The Indians participate in a variety of Interscholastic activities including football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track (boys/girls). Golf *2011: 2A State championship Men's Basketball *1988: 2A State championship *1989: 2A State runner-ups *2001: 2A State championship *2017: 2A State runner-ups *2018: 1A state runner-ups *2024: 1A state championship

References

External links

* {{authority control Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Poinsett County, Arkansas 1914 establishments in Arkansas