DERMOTT JTC SCHOOL

humanservices.arkansas.gov/dys

8 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dermott JTC (Juvenile Treatment Center) School, located in Dermott, Arkansas, operates under the oversight of the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Division of Youth Services (DYS). As part of the state’s juvenile justice infrastructure, the school provides an educational environment tailored for youth who have been placed in residential treatment programs. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students maintain academic continuity while fulfilling state educational requirements, often focusing on credit recovery and individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of students navigating the juvenile justice system.

The school functions within a secure environment that emphasizes rehabilitation and personal development alongside academic achievement. By aligning its operations with the broader mission of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Dermott JTC aims to provide youth with the educational tools necessary for a successful transition back into their home communities. The facility serves as a critical bridge for students, focusing on reducing recidivism and promoting positive behavioral outcomes through structured learning and support services.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

3.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

162.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DERMOTT JTC SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Black	4

White
4 (50.0 %)
Black
4 (50.0 %)

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:	ARKANSAS YOUTH SERVICES SCHOOL SYSTEM
Phone:	(870)538-3400
Website:	http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/dys
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
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 9 1

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 2