Siloam Springs High School
| Siloam Springs High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
700 North Progress Ave. Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°10′50″N 94°33′20″W / 36.18056°N 94.55556°WCoordinates: 36°10′50″N 94°33′20″W / 36.18056°N 94.55556°W |
| Information | |
| Motto | Changing Lives through Educational Excellence |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Siloam Springs School District |
| NCES District ID | 0512450[1] |
| Oversight | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| CEEB code | 042280 |
| NCES School ID | 051245001003[2] |
| Principal | Jason Jones |
| Teaching staff | 80.52 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 (2010–11 [2]) |
| • Grade 9 | 335 |
| • Grade 10 | 292 |
| • Grade 11 | 244 |
| • Grade 12 | 295 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.48[2] |
| Education system | ADE Smart Core curriculum |
| Classes offered | Regular, Advanced Placement |
| Campus type | Town; distant |
| School color(s) |
Maroon Gray |
| Athletics conference | 6A West |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Team name | Siloam Springs Panthers |
| USNWR ranking |
Silver Award No. 22 (AR) No. 1,994 (USA) |
| Feeder schools | Siloam Springs Middle School |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) |
| Website |
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Siloam Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school for grades nine through twelve serving the community of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United States. Located in the foothill of the Ozark Mountains and within the Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers Metropolitan Area, Siloam Springs High School is the sole high school managed in Benton County by the Siloam Springs School District.
History
With community support, the new Siloam Springs High School opened in August 2011 serving about 1,200 ninth through twelfth grade students. Siloam Springs High School has a continued partnership with nearby John Brown University located in Siloam Springs.
Academics
Curriculum
The assumed course of study at Siloam Springs High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 22 units before graduation. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. Students who qualify may seek participation in the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA), Model United Nations, Media Festival, Odyssey of the Mind, and student competitions and festivals beyond the local district.
Awards and recognition
In the Spring of 2012 Siloam Springs High School was awarded a Silver rating from U.S. News and World Report indicating that the high school is among the top high schools in the nation.
Extracurricular activities
The Siloam Springs High School mascot is the panther and maroon and gray serve as the school colors.
Athletics
For the 2016-2019 seasons, the Siloam Springs Panthers participate in the state's second largest classification (6A) within the 6A West Conference. The 6A West Conference consists of Benton, El Dorado, Greenwood, Lake Hamilton, Russellville, Sheridan, Siloam Springs, and Texarkana. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Panthers competing in baseball, basketball (boys/girls), bowling, competitive cheer, cross country, debate, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls, track and field, and volleyball.[3]
The boys' cross country team has captured eight state championships between 1997 and 2009. In 2001, the girls' volleyball team won its first of seven state championships, followed by a state-record six consecutive titles (2004-2009). The girls' swimming and diving team has won two consecutive state championships (1982, 1983), followed by the boys' soccer championship (2011, 2012). Siloam Springs boasts the 2011 NSCAA Arkansas Boys High School Player of the Year award winner.[4] The boys' bowling team won the 2011 7A state championship.[5]
Clubs and traditions
For those students wishing to join clubs at SSHS, the following are available: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), National Honor Society, Spanish Club, French Club, Junior Bank Board, Fashion Club, Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), and the Beta Club service and honor society.
Notable alumni
- Jeremy Hedges (Class of 1991) - central figure in the investigation of shredded Whitewater documents at The Rose Law Firm in 1994, testified twice in front of a federal grand jury.
- Duncan Baird (Class of 1997) - member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 96 in Benton County, candidate for Arkansas state treasurer in 2014
- Justin Harris (Class of 1994) - member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 81 in Washington and Crawford counties
- Roger Jackson (Class of 2008) - professional football player.
- Jon Woods - musician and member of Arkansas State Senate (since 2013); Arkansas House of Representatives (2007–2013)
- John Collins (Class of 1988) - World's Greatest Dad.
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Siloam Springs School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Siloam Springs High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ↑ "School Profile, Siloam Springs High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved Aug 21, 2012.
- ↑ "2011 State High School Players of the Year Announced". National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Arkansas Activities Association Record Book 2012-13" (PDF). AHSAA.org. Retrieved Aug 21, 2012.