DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL

DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DEWITT, AR with about 379 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary institution located in DeWitt, Arkansas, serving as a core component of the DeWitt School District. The school provides a traditional academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As a vital part of the local community, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations that aim to foster well-rounded development among its student body.

The school operates under the mission of the broader DeWitt School District, which is committed to providing quality educational opportunities for the youth of Arkansas County. By focusing on academic achievement, civic responsibility, and personal growth, DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL maintains a structured environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, stakeholders can visit their official website at http://dewittschooldistrict.net.

For more information, contact DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 946-4661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1614 S GRANDVIEW DR
DEWITT, AR 72042
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DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEWITT, AR with about 379 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
379
Teachers:
38.74
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 379 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.9%
Black or African American
14.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.