Bigelow High School


Bigelow High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Bigelow, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Perry County; the other is Perryville High School. It is the sole high school administered by the East End School District.

Academics

Bigelow High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education. 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 courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.
Bigelow High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.

Extracurricular activities

The Bigelow High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Panther with black and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Bigelow Panthers participate in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification via the 2A Region 5 Conference and 2A Region 4 East Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Panthers compete in football, cross country, golf, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and cheer.

Clubs and traditions

Bigelow students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Beta Club, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, Destination Imagination, Thespians, Student Council, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.