ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL

www.alpenaschools.k12.ar.us/

235 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Alpena High School, located on Denver Street in Alpena, Arkansas, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Alpena School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in a supportive, rural environment. The school emphasizes a commitment to preparing its students for future success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district news. By prioritizing a close-knit learning community, Alpena High School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances core curriculum requirements with the unique needs of its student body in the Arkansas Ozarks.

235

Total Students

64.1

Full-Time Teachers

3.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
219 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.8 %)
Black
4 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALPENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)437-2228
Website:	http://www.alpenaschools.k12.ar.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 44

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 38