Corning High School (Arkansas)


Corning High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades seven through twelve in the rural community of Corning, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three public high schools located in Clay County and serves the Clay and Randolph County communities of Corning, Biggers, Reyno, Maynard, Peach Orchard, Datto, Lafe, Rector, Knobel, Success, Pollard, and McDougal.
With more than 200 students, it is the sole high school in Corning School District.

Academics

The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education.
The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education, which requires students to complete at least 24 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.
Corning High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.

Extracurricular activities

The Corning High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Bobcat with the school colors of black and gold.

Athletics

The Corning Bobcats participate in various interscholastic activities in the 3A Classification within the 3A Region 3 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Bobcats school athletic activities include football, golf, basketball, baseball, softball, cheer, tennis, and track and field.
The "Rice Bowl" is the annual matchup against Clay County rival, Piggott High School. Played since 1926, it is one of the oldest rivalries in Arkansas.

Clubs and traditions

CHS students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities including Art Club, BUFFS, CatPaws, CATS Club, Chess Club, Corning Trap Team, Electric Vehicle Teams, Fire Marshals, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National FFA Organization, Helping Educate All Teens , Library Club, National Honor Society , National Junior Honor Society, Pep Club, Quiz Bowl, Spanish Club, Student Council, Drama Club, and International Thespian Society.

Notable alumni