GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER

GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GENTRY, AR with about 454 students offering grade levels from 9th 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, GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER 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.

Gentry High School, located in Gentry, Arkansas, operates as a conversion charter school within the Gentry School District. As a conversion charter, the institution retains its affiliation with the local public school district while utilizing the flexibility granted by charter status to implement specialized academic programming and innovative teaching strategies. The school serves the local community with a mission focused on fostering student success through a rigorous curriculum, supportive environment, and a commitment to preparing students for life beyond high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Gentry Pioneers, emphasizing a strong sense of community and school spirit. Its academic and extracurricular offerings are designed to provide a comprehensive education, balancing core subjects with elective opportunities that allow students to explore career interests and personal development. By leveraging its charter status, Gentry High School seeks to provide an enriched educational experience that addresses the specific needs of its student body while maintaining the traditions and values of its Arkansas hometown.

For more information, contact GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER at (479) 736-2666 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.