Hector High School
Hector High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural community of Hector, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of six public high schools in Pope County and the sole high school administered by the Hector School District. The mascot and athletic emblem of Hector High School is the Wildcat. The school colors are royal blue and white.
| Hector High School | |
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| Address | |
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11601 SR 27 Hector , Pope , Arkansas 72843 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°28′13″N 92°58′25″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public comprehensive |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Hector School District |
| Superintendent | Mark Taylor |
| NCES School ID | 050762000472[1] |
| Principal | Ryan Riley |
| Teaching staff | 26.79 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 284 (2010–11[1]) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.60[1] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement (AP), Concurrent Credit , Career Pathways |
| Hours in school day | 8 Hours |
| Campus size | Small |
| Campus type | suburb |
| Color(s) | Royal blue White |
| Fight song | Notre Dame Victory March |
| Athletics conference | 2A–4 (Football) 2A–4 West (Basketball) |
| Sports | Cheerleading, Softball, Shooting Sports, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, Football |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Team name | Hector Wildcats / Ladycats |
| Rival | Atkins & Dover |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| USNWR ranking | Bronze Medalist (2012) |
| Newspaper | The school newspaper is no longer in print. |
| Yearbook | "The Wildcat" |
| Communities served | Hector, Scottsville, Appleton, Tilly, Jerusalem, Buttermilk, Nogo, Falling Water |
| Website | www |
Academics
Hector is a Title I school that is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (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 prior to high school graduation.
Hector High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist for its academic programs in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs and Organizations
Students are encouraged to participate and become engaged in the various clubs and organizations that the school offers such as: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Student Council, Hector Drama Club, and Quiz Bowl.
Many students in these organizations have competed and placed at the local, district/regional, state, and national levels. Students have also held local, district/regional, and state officer positions in these organizations.
Fine Arts
Hector High School offers education in many fine arts such as Band, Choir, and Art. Multiple students have placed in regional and state competitions/tryouts.
Some band and choir members have graduated from Hector with signed (paying) scholarships at public and private universities across the state.
Athletics
The Hector Wildcats compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 4 Conference (football) and 2A Region 4 East Conference (basketball), as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Wildcats field teams in cheer-leading, marching band, football, basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[3]
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Hector High School (050762000472)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- "School Profile, Hector High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
