Watson Chapel High School


Watson Chapel High School is a comprehensive public high school in the Watson Chapel School District in Pine Bluff, Arkansas that serves grades 10 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Pine Bluff and the only high school managed by the Watson Chapel School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Watson Chapel Junior High School.
It serves portions of Pine Bluff and Sulphur Springs.

Academics

Watson Chapel is accredited by Arkansas Department of Education and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1963.

Curriculum

The assumed course of study is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students may engage in regular and may select Advanced Placement coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit prior to graduation.

Awards and recognition

The Watson Chapel Quiz Bowl academic competition teams have won the 2011 and 2012 National Academic Quiz Tournaments Arkansas State Championship tournaments that allowed the teams to compete at the national level.

Extracurricular activities

The Watson Chapel High School mascot is the wildcat with school colors of black and gold.

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Watson Chapel Wildcats participate in the 5A South Conference for interscholastic activities administered by the Arkansas Activities Association including baseball, basketball, cheer, dance, cross country, football, golf, softball, and track and field.
The Wildcats baseball team has made 28 appearances to the state tournament, with 39 tournament wins, 13 semifinals, and seven finals; winning four titles between 1988 and 2000. The boys' basketball team has won three state championships as well.
In 2013, Watson Chapel won the state's Student Angler Federation High School Fishing State Championship.

Notable alumni