Earle High School

Earle High School, located in Earle, Arkansas, United States is an accredited public high school and the sole institution of the Earle School District. It is one of the four public high schools in Crittenden County. On May 2, 2008, the school suffered damage from a series of destructive tornadoes that affected the region.

Earle High School
Location
1401 Third Street Earle , Arkansas 72364 United States
Coordinates	35°16′19″N 90°28′11″W
Information
Type	Comprehensive
Established	1909 (116 years ago) (1909)
School district	Earle School District
CEEB code	040675
NCES School ID	050555000266[1]
Teaching staff	30.61 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades	7–12
Number of students	186 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	6.08[1]
Color(s)	Cardinal and white
Nickname	Bulldogs
Website	www.earle.crsc.k12.ar.us/High%20School.htm
Old Earle High School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Ruth St. and High 2nd St., Earle, Arkansas
Coordinates	35°16′16″N 90°28′17″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1919 (1919)
Architectural style	Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Mission/Spanish Revival style
NRHP reference No.	03000956[2]
Added to NRHP	September 27, 2003

Academics

The curriculum at Earle High School follows the Smart Core program established by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete a comprehensive course of study, including regular classes and exams and have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams in subjects like English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies that may grant college credit. Additionally, students can enroll concurrently at Mid-South Community College in West Memphis, earning transferable college credits accepted by all state colleges and universities in Arkansas. To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 24 credits.

Established prior to 1909, Earle High School is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1925.^[3][4]

Athletics

The mascot for Earle High School is the Bulldog and the school colors are cardinal and white.

The Earle Bulldogs competed in the 3A Classification of the 3A Region 3 Conference, which is administered by the Arkansas Activities Association, from 2012 to 2014. The Bulldogs have teams for football, basketball (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track (boys/girls).^[5]

History

Old Earle High School

Old Earle High School served as the city's high school between 1919 and 1978.^[6]

Notable alumni

• Gerry Bohanon, college football player for the South Florida Bulls, formerly for the Baylor Bears^[7]
• Jaylen Smith, college student and mayor ^[8]