DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DIERKS, AR with about 254 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 25 teachers, DIERKS 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.
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL, located in Dierks, Arkansas, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As part of the Dierks School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic instruction and extracurricular engagement. The school emphasizes the development of well-rounded students, encouraging participation in various athletic programs, clubs, and academic activities that foster school spirit and personal growth.
The district maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for communication between the school, parents, and the community. By utilizing resources like their website, DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL works to keep families informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and student achievements. With its focus on small-town values and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to ensure that students receive a personalized education tailored to the needs of the rural Howard County area.
For more information, contact DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 286-3234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DIERKS, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
http://www.dierksschools.org
DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DIERKS, AR with about 254 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 254
- Teachers:
- 25.92
- 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 254 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.