Earle High School

Comprehensive school in Earle, Arkansas, United States

NicknameBulldogsWebsitewww.earle.crsc.k12.ar.us/High%20School.htm

Old Earle High School

U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Location in Arkansas

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LocationRuth St. and High 2nd St., Earle, ArkansasCoordinates35°16′16″N 90°28′17″W / 35.2711°N 90.4715°W / 35.2711; -90.4715Arealess than one acreBuilt1919 (1919)Architectural styleLate 19th and 20th Century Revival: Mission/Spanish Revival styleNRHP reference No.03000956^[3]Added to NRHPSeptember 27, 2003

Earle High School, located in Earle, Arkansas, United States is an accredited public high school and the sole institution of the Earle School District. It is one of the four public high schools in Crittenden County. On May 2, 2008, the school suffered damage from a series of destructive tornadoes that affected the region.

Academics

The curriculum at Earle High School follows the Smart Core program established by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete a comprehensive course of study, including regular classes and exams and have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams in subjects like English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies that may grant college credit. Additionally, students can enroll concurrently at Mid-South Community College in West Memphis, earning transferable college credits accepted by all state colleges and universities in Arkansas. To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 24 credits.

Established prior to 1909, Earle High School is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1925.^[4]^[5]

Athletics

The mascot for Earle High School is the Bulldog and the school colors are cardinal and white.

The Earle Bulldogs competed in the 3A Classification of the 3A Region 3 Conference, which is administered by the Arkansas Activities Association, from 2012 to 2014. The Bulldogs have teams for football, basketball (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track (boys/girls).^[6]

History

Old Earle High School

Old Earle High School served as the city's high school between 1919 and 1978.^[7]

Notable alumni

Gerry Bohanon, college football player for the South Florida Bulls, formerly for the Baylor Bears^[8]
Jaylen Smith, college student and mayor ^[9]

References

^ "EARLE HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Search for Public Schools - Earle High School (050555000266)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
^ "Institution Summary, Earle High School". AdvancED. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
^ "Earle (Crittenden County)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
^ "School Profile, Earle High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
^ "Old Earle High School, Earle, Crittenden County". Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
^ Rapp, Timothy (December 19, 2017). "4-Star QB Prospect Gerry Bohanon Commits to Baylor over Arkansas". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
^ Mizelle, Shawna (December 7, 2022). "Arkansas city elects 18-year-old to be next mayor". CNN. Retrieved December 7, 2022.