CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL

145 RABORN RD
CARLISLE, AR 72024

bison.wmsc.k12.ar.us

295 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Carlisle High School is a public secondary school located in Carlisle, Arkansas, serving as a core component of the Carlisle School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment for its student body, emphasizing both traditional classroom instruction and preparation for post-secondary opportunities. As the home of the "Bison," the school fosters a sense of community pride and spirit, often reflected in its extracurricular offerings, athletic programs, and focus on student development.

Functioning as a focal point for the local community, Carlisle High School strives to balance rigorous academic standards with the supportive environment characteristic of a small-town school district. By utilizing its dedicated resources and faculty, the institution aims to equip students with the skills necessary for success in higher education or the workforce. For those seeking current information regarding school calendars, policies, or specific athletic events, the school maintains an official web presence at http://bison.wmsc.k12.ar.us.

295

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	18
Black	28
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
235 (79.7 %)
Black
28 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.1 %)
Two or More
13 (4.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	CARLISLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)552-3196
Website:	http://bison.wmsc.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 47

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 54

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 51