WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WALNUT RIDGE, AR with about 417 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 40 teachers, WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary school located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Lawrence County School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. As a hub for the local community, the school emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and the development of essential life skills within a supportive small-town environment.
The school operates under the mission of the Lawrence County School District, which focuses on fostering student achievement through dedicated instruction and community engagement. By leveraging its website, http://www.lcsd.k12.ar.us, the school keeps families and community members informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events. WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL remains committed to maintaining a focused learning atmosphere that encourages both personal and scholastic development for its student body.
For more information, contact WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 886-6623 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WALNUT RIDGE, AR 72476
(870) 886-6623
http://www.lcsd.k12.ar.us
WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WALNUT RIDGE, AR with about 417 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 417
- Teachers:
- 40.03
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 417 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.