Alpena High School (Arkansas)


Alpena High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural, distant community of Alpena, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of nine public high schools in Boone County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Alpena School District.

Academics

Alpena High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education and the assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.
In 2012, Alpena High School was listed and unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.

Extracurricular activities

The Alpena High School mascot and athletic emblem is the leopard with maroon and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Alpena Leopards compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification—the state's smallest classification—via the 1A East Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Leopards field teams in golf, basketball, track and field, baseball, and competitive cheer.

Clubs and traditions

Beyond sports, Alpena students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America, FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable alumni