COTTER HIGH SCHOOL

COTTER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in COTTER, AR with about 299 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 29 teachers, COTTER 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.

COTTER HIGH SCHOOL, located at 198 Melba Avenue in Cotter, Arkansas, serves as a central pillar of the Cotter School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By maintaining close ties with the local community, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or higher education.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often balancing core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs typically include athletics, clubs, and vocational options that help students develop leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. With its commitment to the success of every learner, COTTER HIGH SCHOOL strives to provide a stable, encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential within the context of their rural community.

For more information, you can visit their official website at [cotterschools.net](http://cotterschools.net).

For more information, contact COTTER HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 435-6171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

198 MELBA AVE
COTTER, AR 72626
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COTTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COTTER, AR with about 299 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
29.32
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
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 299 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COTTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.