OARK HIGH SCHOOL

OARK HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in OARK, AR with about 83 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 12 teachers, OARK HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

OARK HIGH SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Oark, Arkansas. It operates as part of the Jasper School District and serves students in a tight-knit, isolated mountainous region of the Ozark National Forest. Due to its remote location, the school plays a central role in the local community, often functioning as a primary hub for social and educational activities for families spread across the surrounding rugged terrain.

The school is notable for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction compared to larger, suburban districts. As a component of the Jasper School District, it follows the district's broader academic mission while navigating the unique logistical challenges inherent in serving students in a sparsely populated area. By maintaining its operations in Oark, the school ensures that students in this remote corner of Johnson County have access to public education without the necessity of exceptionally long daily commutes to larger regional centers.

For more information, contact OARK HIGH SCHOOL at (479) 292-3353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.