Hartford High School (Arkansas)
Hartford High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural community of Hartford, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of six public high schools in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Due to continuing district enrollment numbers declining, a decision was made for Hartford Schools to be absorbed into the Hackett School District, therefore eliminating the Hartford Independent School District. Academics. Hartford High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum , which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit prior to high school graduation. In 2012, Hartford High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by "U.S. News & World Report". Extracurricular activities. The Hartford High School mascot and athletic emblem is the "Beaver" with the name stylized as the "Hustlers" and maroon and gray serving as the school colors. Athletics. The Hartford Hustlers compete in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification—the  state's smallest classification— 1A Region 4 West Conference (basketball), as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Hustlers field teams in basketball (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, cheer, and track and field (boys/girls). A decision was made at the start of the 2014-15 school year to eliminate the football program due to financial concerns and lack of interest. Hartford students can still play football via their former football rival Hackett High School. In the new classification cycle Hartford has fallen into Class 1A for all sports. Per the school's website, Hartford is the first high school  in Arkansas with a lighted football field. Clubs and traditions. Beyond sports, Hartford students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Quiz Bowl.