CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL

3005 DALE BUMPERS DR
CHARLESTON, AR 72933

tigers.wsc.k12.ar.us

435 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Charleston High School, located in Charleston, Arkansas, serves as the home of the "Tigers" and is a key component of the Charleston School District. Situated on Dale Bumpers Drive, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on the academic and extracurricular development of students in the local community. As a public institution, it strives to prepare students for post-secondary success through a standard high school curriculum supported by various athletic and student-led programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the small, close-knit Charleston community, placing a strong emphasis on school spirit and regional pride. Their official website serves as a central hub for students, parents, and faculty, offering updates on academic calendars, athletic events, and district policies. Through its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Charleston High School aims to cultivate responsible citizens and lifelong learners within the Arkansas River Valley region.

435

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	19
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	7

White
387 (89.0 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.4 %)
Two or More
14 (3.2 %)
American Indian
7 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)965-7150
Website:	http://tigers.wsc.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 64

Grade 8 77

Grade 9 101

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 60