Earle High School, located in

Earle, Arkansas Earle is a city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. Per the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 1,831. Geography Earle is located in western Crittenden County. U.S. Route 64 passes ...

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is an accredited

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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

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(ADE). Students complete a comprehensive course of study, including regular classes and exams and have the opportunity to take

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(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

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(formerly North Central Association) since 1925.

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

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, from 2012 to 2014. The Bulldogs have teams for

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(boys/girls),

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(boys/girls), track (boys/girls).

History

Old Earle High School

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

Notable alumni

Gerry Bohanon Gerry Bohanon (born November 26, 1999) is an American college football quarterback for the BYU Cougars who previously played for the South Florida Bulls and the Baylor Bears. Early life Bohanon attended Earle High School in Earle, Arkansas. As ...

, college football player for the

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, formerly for the

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* Jaylen Smith, college student and mayor

References

External links

* {{authority control 1909 establishments in Arkansas Educational institutions established in 1909 Memphis metropolitan area Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Crittenden County, Arkansas