McClellan Magnet High School

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John L. McClellan High School is a high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. McClellan High School serves students in grades nine through twelve and is part of the Little Rock School District.In 1967, U.S. Senator John L. McClellan officially dedicated the school. In subsequent years, McClellan can boast of many successes such as being the Model Technology High School for the LRSD, a 1998 National Blue Ribbon School designation, and twice named the Top Business Education Program in the United States.CurriculumThe assumed course of study for McClellan students meets or exceeds the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) to complete 22 units prior to graduation. In 1991, principal Jodie T. Carter developed a community school model and its associated magnet program. The school is accredited by the ADE and since 1959, by AdvancED.Extracurricular activitiesThe McClellan High School mascot is the Crimson Lion, and the school colors are red, white, and blue. For 2012-14, the school participates in interscholastic activities in the 5A Central Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The McClellan Crimson Lions participate in baseball, basketball (boys/girls), football, soccer (boys), softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), and volleyball.McClellan's basketball program has won seven conference titles, finished as state champion runner-up twice, and attended 18 consecutive state tournaments. The McClellan basketball program won the Class 5A state title in 2015. McClellan's track program has won several conference titles, including back-to-back titles in 2001 and 2002, finished as state runner-up, and also won a state title. In fall 2015, McClellan's football program played in the Class 5A state championship game for the first time since 1994, finishing as a state runner-up. McClellan is also home to the Arkansas winner of the Wendy's High School Heisman Award, Tiffany Gunn.