- Source: Batesville School District
The Batesville School District is a public school district in Independence County, Arkansas, United States, based in Batesville, Arkansas.
History
Desha School District consolidated into Batesville School District on July 1, 1985. Sulphur Rock School District consolidated into Batesville School District on July 1, 2005. Cushman School District consolidated into Batesville School District on July 1, 2009.
By 2020 the district decreased expenses by switching to solar power, allowing it to raise teacher salaries. The solar panels were funded by a bond initiative.
Schools
The Batesville School District has one early learning center, one junior high school, one high school and four magnet schools.
= Early learning center
=Early Learning & Enrichment Center
= Junior high school
=Batesville Junior High School
= High school
=Batesville High School
White River Academy - Alternative Learning Environment, Grades 7-12
= Magnet schools
=Sulphur Rock Math & Science Magnet School
West Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Eagle Mountain Magnet Health & International School
References
Further reading
"School's solar panel savings give every teacher up to $15,000 raises". CBS. March 16, 2021. - Video
These include maps of predecessor districts:
"Arkansas Department of Education school district maps, 1952-1954 Independence County, 1952-1954". Arkansas Digital Archives. Arkansas State Archives. (Download)
External links
Official website