DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL
DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the DES ARC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DES ARC, AR with about 259 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 24 teachers, DES ARC 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.
DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL, located at 600 Main Street in Des Arc, Arkansas, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Des Arc School District. As a small, community-oriented school, it emphasizes a supportive environment where students are provided with core academic curricula alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local Prairie County community, focusing on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.
The school operates under the district’s mission to foster student growth through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and various athletic and club activities. As a focal point of the town, DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL maintains a commitment to academic standards while prioritizing a tight-knit campus culture where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to student needs. For those looking for more specific details regarding athletics, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains a dedicated online presence at http://desarcschools.org.
For more information, contact DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 256-4166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DES ARC, AR 72040
(870) 256-4166
http://desarcschools.org
DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DES ARC, AR with about 259 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DES ARC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 259
- Teachers:
- 24.21
- 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
* 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 259 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.