Bismarck High School (Arkansas)
Bismarck High School is a nationally recognized and accredited public high school located in the rural community of Bismarck, Arkansas, United States. The school provides comprehensive secondary education for approximately 300 students each year in grades 9 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Hot Spring County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Bismarck School District. Academics. Bismarck High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and elective ) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit. Bismarck High School maintains a partnership with the College of the Ouachitas (COTO) to allow qualified students to take up to 12 college credits. Bismarck High School was nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 by "U.S. News & World Report". Extracurricular activities. The Bismarck High School mascot and athletic emblem is the "Lion" with blue and silver serving as the school colors. Athletics. The Bismarck Lions compete in interscholastic activities within the  3A Classification via the 4A Region 2 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Lions participate in football, golf (boys/girls),tennis (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheerleading, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls). The Lions have won two state championships in its history, including: The girls golf team has won (4) state championships. (2016,18,19,20) Clubs and traditions. Bismarck students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: National FFA Organization, FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Student Council and FCA. Bismarck High School (Arkansas