GUY-PERKINS HIGH SCHOOL

492 HWY 25 N
GUY, AR 72061

149 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Guy-Perkins High School is a small, rural public school located in Guy, Arkansas, serving as the secondary level of the Guy-Perkins School District. As the home of the "Thunderbirds," the school emphasizes a close-knit educational environment that focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness. Given its location in a small community, the school plays a central role in local life, fostering a personalized atmosphere where faculty and staff can provide dedicated attention to students' academic and personal growth.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to provide a comprehensive education despite the district's smaller size. By leveraging its digital presence and community support, Guy-Perkins High School aims to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern workforce while maintaining the traditions and values associated with the Guy community. For more specific information regarding their academic programs, athletic schedules, or district policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [gptbirds.org](http://gptbirds.org).

149

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUY-PERKINS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	1
Black	17
Two or More	5

White
126 (84.6 %)
Black
17 (11.4 %)
Two or More
5 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
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:	GUY-PERKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)679-3507
Website:	http://gptbirds.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
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 20

Grade 8 22

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 30