Magnet Cove High School
Magnet Cove High School (MCHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school serving more than 300 students in grades nine through twelve in Malvern, Arkansas, United States. It is one of three high schools in Malvern, one of five public high schools in Hot Spring County and the sole high school administered by the Magnet Cove School District. Academics. Magnet Cove High School has been accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED (formerly North Central Association) since 1986. The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed  the ADE, which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. Magnet Cove is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by "U.S. News & World Report". Extracurricular activities. The Magnet Cove High School mascot is the Panther with school colors of black and orange. Athletics. For 2012–14, the Magnet Cove Panthers participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification from the 2A Region 5 Conference as administered by  the Arkansas Activities Association. The school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheer, baseball, softball and track and field (boys/girls). Clubs and traditions. Beyond athletic activities, Magnet Cove students participate in a full range of clubs and organizations including Choir, Student Council, National Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and Band.