CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HELENA WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST HELENA, AR with about 609 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 56 teachers, CENTRAL 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.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, located at 103 School Rd in West Helena, Arkansas, serves as a cornerstone of the educational landscape within the Helena-West Helena School District. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school reflects the community’s commitment to fostering academic growth and social development for the youth of Phillips County.

Beyond its core academic programs, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and localized educational initiatives. By leveraging its resources and maintaining an active digital presence via its website, the school strives to keep students, parents, and community stakeholders informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide achievements, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world student support.

For more information, contact CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 572-6744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

103 SCHOOL RD
WEST HELENA, AR 72390
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST HELENA, AR with about 609 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
609
Teachers:
56.16
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 school
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 609 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.2%
White
3.6%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.