SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Located in the southern Darke County village of Arcanum, Arcanum-Butler Local Schools is primarily a rural district. The district is made up of several small towns surrounded by some of the richest farmland in the state. The "Home of the Trojans", the district has a tradition of excellence in education, athletics and fine arts. We are blessed to have caring teachers and a supportive community working together to ensure our students receive the best education possible!
QUICK FACTS
Enrollment - 1100
Pupil/Teacher Ratio - 16:1
Attendance Rate - at or above 95%
Graduation Rate - 98-100% yearly
LEARNING WITH US MEANS
Student-centered learning environment with an emphasis on a "Growth Mindset"
Tradition of strong academic and athletic excellence
Various extracurricular activities
Technology integrated learning environment (1:1 in grades 5-12)
Fine Arts Opportunities
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Over 50 hours of College Credit Plus courses taught at our HS
State-licensed preschool through the Arcanum Early Learning Center & Anthony Wayne Preschool
On-line learning option through the Arcanum Virtual Academy (grades 6-12)
Agricultural Education
Access to the Miami Valley Career Technology Center
District-wide Response to Intervention program
District-wide Positive Behavior & Intervention Supports program
Reading Recovery program for elementary students
K-2 Title I Reading Program
Partnership with Enhance U to provide strength & agility training in PE class
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Fall Sports - football, cross country, golf, cheerleading, volleyball
Winter Sports - basketball, cheerleading, gymnastics, indoor track, swimming, wrestling
Spring Sports - baseball, softball, track and field
Music - marching band, concert band, jazz band, choir, middle school band, middle school choir
School Clubs/Activities - Academic Team (MS & HS), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Career Mentorship, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Drama, National Honor Society, Renaissance Program, Service Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Science Club, Student Council, Student Government, Yearbook
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
State-of-the-art facility opened in 2011
Three State Athletic Championships (boys basketball and track & field)
History of State Level Award-Winning Band
State Banners in multiple areas for Arcanum-MVCTC FFA teams
"School of Momentum Award" for Butler Middle School
STATE REPORT CARDS
Visit the Ohio Department of Education for the most current school report cards.