Taylor High School is a comprehensive

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serving grades seventh through twelfth in the rural community of

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, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Taylor High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District.

History

Initially it was a part of the

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. On July 1, 2004, it consolidated with the

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to form the Emerson-Taylor School District (now the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District).ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls
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. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.

Academics

The assumed course of study at Taylor High School is the

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developed by the

(ADE). Students engage in regular and

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(AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 23 units before graduation, which is one credit more than the state standard of 22 units. Exceptional students have been recognized as

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and participated in

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. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with

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, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Students that graduate with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) are designated Honor Graduates, with Highest Honor Graduates graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA.

Athletics

The Taylor High School mascot is the ''

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'' with blue and white serving as the school colors. For the 2012–14 seasons, the Taylor Tigers participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the

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with the Tigers competing in

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(boys/girls),

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, and

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References

External links

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