Norfork High School

Norfork High School is a nationally recognized comprehensive public high school located in the rural, distant city of Norfork, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12 supporting Norfork and portions of Mountain Home, Calico Rock, Briarcliff, and Salesville.
It is one of three public high schools in Baxter County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Norfork School District.

Academics 
Norfork High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 2002. The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, 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.

Norfork High School was nationally recognized as a Silver Medalist and ranked No. 18 in Arkansas and No. 1,863 in the nation in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.

Extracurricular activities 
The Norfork High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Panther with red, black and white serving as the school colors.

Athletics 
The Norfork Panthers compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 1A Region 2 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Panthers field teams in cross country,(boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.

Clubs and traditions 
Norfork High School provides a variety of extra-curricular clubs and organizations for students including: Art Club, Band, Choir, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America), FFA (National FFA Organization), JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates), Journalism, Math Club, NHS (National Honor Society), Odyssey of the Mind, Spanish Club, Student Council, and Yearbook.

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Category:Public high schools in Arkansas
Category:Schools in Baxter County, Arkansas