Black Rock High School


Black Rock High School was an accredited comprehensive public high school located in Black Rock, Arkansas, United States. The school provided secondary education in grades 7 through 12 to Black Rock and nearby unincorporated communities of Lawrence County, Arkansas. The school, which closed in 2014, was one of five public high schools in Lawrence County and one of two high schools administered by the Lawrence County School District; the other, Walnut Ridge High School, is still in operation.

History

In 2013 the district closed the Black Rock schools; students now attend Walnut Ridge High.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education, 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. Black Rock High School is accredited by the ADE.

Extracurricular activities

The Black Rock High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Zebra with red and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Black Rock Zebras compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification, the state's smallest classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Zebras play within the 1A Region 3 East Conference.
The Zebras participate in basketball, baseball, and softball.

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America, FCCLA, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Black Rock High School. If the person was a Black Rock High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included.