McCrory High School


McCrory High School is a secondary school in McCrory, Arkansas, United States. The school is the only secondary school serving grades 7 through 12 in the McCrory School District. In 2012, McCrory was nationally recognized with the Silver Award in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools ranking report as the No. 8 school in the state and No. 1,346 in the nation. The school is accredited by AdvancED since 1965.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education, which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate. Students complete regular courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. The school is accredited by AdvancED since 1965 and by the ADE.

Extracurricular activities

The McCrory High School mascot is the jaguar with orange and black serving as its school colors. For 2012–14, the McCrory Jaguars compete in the 2A Region 3 Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association. Interscholastic activities include baseball, basketball, cheer, football, golf, and softball.
McCrory won its first state championship in 2015, defeating Rison 26–22 on December 11 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.