Spring Hill High School is a

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Hempstead County, Arkansas Hempstead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,609. As of the 2020 census, the population decreased to 20,065. The county seat is Hope. Hempstead County is Arkansas's fourth co ...

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, with a

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postal address but outside of the Hope city limits. The school serves students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of four high schools in Hempstead County. It is the sole high school in the Spring Hill School District.

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 courses and exams and may self-select

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(AP) coursework and exams with the opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by the ADE. In 2012, the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools ranking report ranked Spring Hill as the No. 13 school in the state and No. 1,669 in the nation. The school is accredited by AdvancED since 1964.

Extracurricular activities

The Spring Hill High School mascot is the Bear with blue and gold serving as its school colors. For 2012–14, the Spring Hill Bears compete in the 2A Region 7 Conference under the administration of the

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(AAA). Interscholastic activities include basketball (boys/girls), baseball, cheer, football, golf (boys/girls), softball, and track (boys/girls).

References

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* {{authority control Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Hempstead County, Arkansas