DERMOTT HIGH SCHOOL

www.dermott.k12.ar.us

147 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Dermott High School is located in Dermott, Arkansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Dermott School District. Situated on E. Speedway St., the school provides secondary education to students in the local community, focusing on academic development, college and career readiness, and the personal growth of its student body. As a public institution, it operates under the standards set by the Arkansas Department of Education, working to provide essential coursework and extracurricular opportunities for its pupils.

The school functions as a central hub for the community, aiming to foster an environment where students can engage in both classroom learning and school-sponsored activities. By maintaining an online presence through its official district website, the school aims to keep parents, students, and community members informed about academic calendars, district policies, and athletic or extracurricular events. Like many schools in the region, Dermott High School is dedicated to preparing its students for success after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

147

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DERMOTT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	4
Black	137
Two or More	1

Black
137 (93.2 %)
White
5 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

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:	DERMOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)538-1030
Website:	http://www.dermott.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
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 24

Grade 8 32

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 28