COTTER HIGH SCHOOL

331 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Cotter High School, located at 198 Melba Avenue in Cotter, Arkansas, serves as a central pillar of the Cotter School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By maintaining close ties with the local community, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or higher education.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often balancing core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs typically include athletics, clubs, and vocational options that help students develop leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. With its commitment to the success of every learner, Cotter High School strives to provide a stable, encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential within the context of their rural community.

For more information, you can visit their official website at [cotterschools.net](http://cotterschools.net).

331

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

5.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COTTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
312 (94.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
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:	COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)435-6171
Website:	http://cotterschools.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 56

Grade 8 56

Grade 9 62

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 48