WESTERN YELL CO. HIGH SCHOOL

WESTERN YELL CO. SCHOOL DIST.
1 WOLVERINE DR
HAVANA, AR 72842
142 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Western Yell County High School, located in Havana, Arkansas, serves as the central secondary educational hub for the Western Yell County School District. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit community environment where students—known as the Wolverines—are provided with core academic instruction designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and career paths. The school maintains a focus on student growth, leveraging its position within the community to foster engagement through both academic programming and extracurricular activities.

Beyond standard curriculum offerings, the school acts as a focal point for the local Havana community. The institution’s official website serves as a resource for parents, students, and community members to track school calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies. By balancing traditional classroom learning with the spirit of the "Wolverine" mascot, Western Yell County High School strives to provide a stable and supportive learning atmosphere tailored to the needs of its rural student population.
142
Total Students
41.6
Full-Time Teachers
3.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    108 (76.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (16.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    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: WESTERN YELL CO. SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (479)476-4100
Website: http://www.wycschools.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
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 16
Grade 8 28
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
DANVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
245 Students
101 JA MOUDY DR
DANVILLE, AR 72833 (8.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th