CAVE CITY HIGH CAREER & COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

CAVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
620 N MAIN ST
CAVE CITY, AR 72521
Charter School 371 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, located in Cave City, Arkansas, serves as a central educational hub within the Cave City School District. The institution is dedicated to a dual-mission approach, aiming to prepare students for both immediate workforce entry and long-term success in higher education. By integrating traditional academic rigor with career-focused pathways, the school seeks to equip its students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to navigate an evolving professional landscape.

The school emphasizes a "preparatory" environment, fostering a culture of academic achievement and personal growth. As part of the broader district mission, the school utilizes its facilities on North Main Street to provide a comprehensive curriculum that addresses state standards while offering specialized opportunities for career development. Through its emphasis on both collegiate and career readiness, the institution strives to support the diverse ambitions of its student body, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of post-secondary life.
371
Total Students
62.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    351 (94.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: CAVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)283-5392
Website: http://www.cavecity.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 222
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 75

* 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 9 89
Grade 10 104
Grade 11 83
Grade 12 95
Gender Ratio