Central High School is a comprehensive public high school for students in grades seven through twelve in

Helena–West Helena, Arkansas Helena–West Helena (; ) is the county seat of and the largest city within Phillips County, Arkansas, Phillips County, Arkansas, United States.

, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Phillips County and the sole high school administered by the Helena–West Helena School District. It is located in the Mildand Heights neighborhood, which is situated halfway between the former cities of Helena and West Helena, which merged in 2014.

Curriculum

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

Arkansas Department of Education The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is a cabinet-level agency of the Arkansas state government overseeing public education for K-12, higher education institutions, and career and technical education. The ADE also contains the Arkansas ...

(ADE), which requires students to complete 25 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may select

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(AP) courses and exams with the opportunity for college credit. For 2010–11, Central High School's accreditation status is on probation with ADE.

Athletics

The Helena–West Helena Central mascot is the

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with the school colors of

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and Scarlet red. The Central Cougars participate in interscholastic athletic activities in the 5A Classification—the state's third largest classification—within the 5A Central Conference administered by the

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. The Cougars field competitive teams in football, volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls), each with support from the cheer squad and the band * Volleyball: The Lady Cougars volleyball squads are 4-time state volleyball champions (1978, 1980, 1983, 1984).

Notable alumni

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(ca. 1978)—Former

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from

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and a member of the Democratic Party. * Brian Stacy Miller (1985)—Federal judge of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Central High School (Helena-West Helena, Arkansas) Public high schools in Arkansas Public middle schools in Arkansas Schools in Phillips County, Arkansas