Smackover High School (SHS) is a
comprehensive public high school located in
Smackover, Arkansas
Smackover is a small city in northern Union County, Arkansas, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population was at 1,865. It had a large oil boom in the 1920s, with production continuing for some time.
History
In 1686, the French ...
,
United States
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. The school provides secondary education for more than 280 students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of five public high schools in
Union County. It is the sole high school administered by the
Smackover-Norphlet School District
Smackover-Norphlet School District No. 39 (SNSD), formerly Smackover School District 39, is a school district based in Smackover, Arkansas. It has territory in Union County, Ouachita County, and Columbia County. (formerly the Smackover School District).
Its district has territory in
Union County,
Ouachita County, and
Columbia County.
[SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Union County, AR]
" U.S. Census Bureau
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. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District and Norphlet School District
Norphlet School District 50 was a school district in Norphlet, Arkansas, Norphlet, Union County, Arkansas, United States. The district had more than 400 students in prekindergarten through grade 12 and employed more than 75 teachers and staff for i ...
.[SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Ouachita County, AR]
" U.S. Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...
. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District.SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Columbia County, AR
" U.S. Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...
. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. This reflects the pre-merger Smackover School District. The district, and therefore the high school, serves Smackover, Norphlet, Calion,[ Louann,][ and Mount Holly.][ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls]
" Arkansas Department of Education
Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Its name is from the Osa ...
. Retrieved on May 23, 2018. The Mount Holly district merged with the Smackover district on July 1, 2004.
History
It was previously a grade 7-12 institution. In the 2015-2016 school year the former Norphlet High School
Norphlet High School was a junior and senior school located in Norphlet, Arkansas, United States. It was one of six public high schools in Union County and was the only high school that is administered by the Norphlet School District; for its f ...
became a middle school for the entire school district while Smackover High became the senior high school for the entire district; the Smackover district and the Norphlet School District
Norphlet School District 50 was a school district in Norphlet, Arkansas, Norphlet, Union County, Arkansas, United States. The district had more than 400 students in prekindergarten through grade 12 and employed more than 75 teachers and staff for i ...
had merged the previous year.
Academics
Smackover High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education
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(ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.
Extracurricular activities
The Smackover High School mascot and athletic emblem is the '' Buckaroo'' with black and white serving as the school colors.
Athletics
For 2015-2017, the Smackover Battlin' Buckaroos participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 6 (football) and 3A Region 8 (basketball) conferences, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Buckaroos compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.
Notable alumni
*Clyde Scott
Clyde Luther Scott (August 29, 1924 – January 30, 2018) was an American athlete who competed professionally in the National Football League and earned an Olympic medal in the 110 meter hurdles. He was born in Dixie, Louisiana.
Biography
...
, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions) and hurdler, Olympic silver medalist (1948).
References
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Public high schools in Arkansas
Schools in Union County, Arkansas
High School
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