DUMAS HIGH SCHOOL

DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
709 DAN GILL DR
DUMAS, AR 71639
314 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dumas High School, located at 709 Dan Gill Drive in Dumas, Arkansas, serves as a central educational institution within the Dumas Public School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. The school functions as a community hub for the town of Dumas, emphasizing standard state-mandated learning objectives while fostering a supportive environment for its student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Dumas Public School District, which focuses on student growth, character development, and academic excellence. In addition to core subjects like mathematics, science, English, and social studies, the high school typically offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services intended to provide a well-rounded experience. For more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or current school policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us](http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us).
314
Total Students
36.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    206 (65.6 %)
  • White
    52 (16.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (15.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)382-4151
Website: http://www.dpsd.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 266
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 9 102
Grade 10 75
Grade 11 84
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio