WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL

WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 652 students offering grade levels from 10th 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 49 teachers, WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL, located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational institution for the students within the Watson Chapel School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular growth, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations that foster school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL plays a central role in the local Pine Bluff community. The administration and faculty focus on student development through diverse support systems and resources intended to improve graduation rates and academic achievement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and student-centered support, the school strives to cultivate a productive learning environment that encourages personal growth and prepares its student body to meet the challenges of the future.

For more information, contact WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 879-3230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4000 CAMDEN RD
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
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WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 652 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
652
Teachers:
49.11
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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 652 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.3%
White
19.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.