Education In & Around Bradley County
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR
The University of Arkansas at Monticello is located approximately 20 miles east of Warren adjacent to U. S. Highway 425. Situated in the pine forests of Southeast Arkansas on the edge of the rich Mississippi delta, the University is ideally located to serve the state’s educational needs and provides an excellent setting for the state’s only School of Forestry.
The academic structure of UAM includes the following:
• College of General Studies
• Division of Agriculture
• School of Business
• Division of Computer Information Systems
• School of Arts and Humanities
• School of Education
• Division of Music
• School of Forest Resources
• School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
• Division of Nursing
• School of social and Behavioral Sciences
Visit the UA-M website here.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located approximately 45 miles north of Warren via U. S. Highway 63. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It has program accreditation by the National League of Nursing, National Association for Schools of Music, American Home Economics Association, and the National Association for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. UAPB is a member of the American College of Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Association for State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, and the Association of American Colleges and the National Collegiate Honors Council.
The academic structure of UAPB includes the following
• School of Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Sciences
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business and Management
• School of Education
• University College – General Studies
• Research Center
• Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
• Military Science (ROTC)
• Career Services
• Internet Courses
• Library
Visit the UAPB website here.
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR
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VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Name |
Location |
Enrollment |
Degrees & Courses Offered |
Driving Distance |
| UAM College of Technology - Crossett |
Crossett |
279 |
6 Courses |
43 miles |
| UAM College of Technology -McGehee |
McGehee |
631 |
9 Courses |
45 miles |
| Southeast Arkansas Technical College |
Pine Bluff |
1,037 |
Associate |
47 miles |
| Southeast Arkansas Community Education Center |
Warren |
430 |
7 Courses |
Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center
PO Box 968
Warren, AR 71671
870-226-6920
FAX: 870-226-8506
• Construction Technology
• Business Careers
• Exemplary Child Learning Center (ECLC)
• Computers
• Computer Engineering
• Medical Professions Education
• Industrial Mechanics (welding)
• TEAM-UP with WAGE Certification
• Parenting
• Internship
* Power Equipment Technology
* Adult Education -- GED
*Adult Education -- English as a Second Language
* Environmental and Spatial Technological (EAST)
* Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy (AHEOTA)
* ABC Preschool
* License Practical Nursing
* College Classes
* WIA -- Youth Providers
UAM College of Technology - McGehee
Arkansas Hwy 1 NE
McGehee, AR 71654
870-222-5360
800-747-5360
UAM College of Technology - Crossett
1326 Hwy 52 W.
Crossett, AR 71635
870-364-6414
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Bradley County enjoys excellent public schools at both Warren and Hermitage. The North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges accredit both school districts. The school districts are progressive with computer labs offered beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school.
Warren Public Schools
The Warren Public School District where “Academics Comes First” provides quality education at Eastside Elementary School, Thomas C. Brunson Elementary School, Warren Middle School, Warren High School, and Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center. Enrollment for 2008-2009 is 1501 students.
Warren High School, home of the Lumberjacks, offers a myriad of educational options and activities through its many sports, clubs, and musical offerings. The campus, located at 803 North Walnut, houses grade nine through twelve. Warren High School students regularly score very well on college entrance exams and gain acceptance to top colleges throughout Arkansas and the nation. Advanced placement courses are available in English, social studies, science, and math.
“On a Mission” is the motto of the Fighting Lumberjacks, who boast back-to-back state championships in football in 2001 & 2002. Wide community and school support of its academic, athletic and extra-curricular programs carry the Lumberjack spirit far and wide across Arkansas.
Warren High School students regularly attain All-Region and All-State choir and band honors. National Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Council, JROTC, FBLA. HOSA, FFA, FCCLA, Character Coaches, and other clubs offer service and leadership opportunities.
Academic achievement at WHS is regularly recognized through the Renaissance program. Students receive access to the WHS student center, letter sweaters, pins and bars and other coveted prizes of academic achievement. Community sponsored breakfast and banquet are highlights of the program.
SCHOOL LOCATIONS
Eastside Elementary School --- grades K-3--- North Bradley Road – 870226-6761
Thomas C Brunson Elementary School--- grade 4-5-- 212 Scobey Drive – 870-226-2351
Warren Middle School --- grades 6-8---210 Scobey Drive – 870-226-2484
Warren High School ---grades 9-12---803 North Walnut – 870-226-6736
SEABEC---daycare, preschool,vocational, and adult education offerings--800 North Walnut---870-226-6920
Administration Offices--superintendent, federal programs, social worker, bookkeeping, technology coordinators--408 Cherry Street---870-226-8500
Multipurpose Facility --- indoor facility for athletes, activities---2005 Lumberjack Drive---870-226-8551
Board of Directors: Jerry Daniels, Joel Tolefree, Angela Marshall, Kerry Pennington, Anne Smith, Shannon Gorman, Greg Morman
Superintendent of Schools: Andrew Tolbert
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WARREN AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER (SEACBEC)
Warren Area Vocational Center also known as Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center (SEACBEC) offers an extension service to Warren students in grades nine through twelve. In addition to Warren students, other students from five other school districts as well as adults in the community, are served by this educational facility.
Visit the SEACBEC website here.
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ADULT & SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Southeast Arkansas Community Base Education Center (SEACBEC) located at 800 North Walnut in Warren has the capabilities to provide customized training for existing and new industries in the area.
The Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy is a statewide fast track educational program offered by University of Monticello at the SEACBEC campus in Warren. This program, the only one of its kind in the state is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Graduates of this nine-month program will be provided with technical assistance and national certification to achieve gainful employment in today’s hi-tech heavy equipment field.
Special Needs - The Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center offers special training for special needs adults and the physically challenged. Kid’s First affiliated through the Arkansas Children’s Hospital offers day care and training for pre-school age children with disabilities.
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