POYEN HIGH SCHOOL
POYEN HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POYEN, AR with about 297 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 20 teachers, POYEN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
POYEN HIGH SCHOOL, located in the small community of Poyen, Arkansas, serves as the central educational hub for the Poyen School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and extracurricular involvement, ensuring that students are well-prepared for life after graduation.
Beyond academics, POYEN HIGH SCHOOL is a focal point for local pride, particularly through its athletic programs, which play a significant role in bringing the community together. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and leveraging its position as a pillar of the Poyen area, the school strives to empower its students to achieve their potential. Prospective students and families can find further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, and district news through the official website at [poyenschool.com](http://www.poyenschool.com).
For more information, contact POYEN HIGH SCHOOL at (501) 332-2939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POYEN, AR 72128
(501) 332-2939
http://www.poyenschool.com
POYEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POYEN, AR with about 297 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 20.27
- 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 297 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POYEN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.4%
- Male
- 55.6%
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.