RISON HIGH SCHOOL

RISON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RISON, AR with about 466 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 39 teachers, RISON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

RISON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 700 Main in Rison, Arkansas, serves as a central educational hub for the Cleveland County School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Rison High emphasizes student development through a combination of core curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to maintaining the values of the local community.

The school operates under the Cleveland County School District, focusing on academic achievement while encouraging student involvement in athletics and various school organizations. Through its official website, http://rison.k12.ar.us, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering resources related to school calendars, administrative policies, and updates on student events. As a cornerstone of Rison, the high school plays a vital role in shaping the future of its students by balancing traditional education with the unique needs of a rural Arkansas school district.

For more information, contact RISON HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 325-6241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 MAIN
RISON, AR 71665
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RISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RISON, AR with about 466 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
466
Teachers:
39.62
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 school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 466 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RISON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.0%
Black or African American
25.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Two or more races
1.5%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

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.