CUTTER-MORNING STAR HIGH SCH.

2801 SPRING STREET
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901

cuttermorningstarar.apptegy.us

334 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Cutter-Morning Star High School is a public secondary institution located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, serving as the flagship high school for the Cutter-Morning Star School District. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community, providing a personalized educational environment that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success. Despite its modest size, the school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum, including opportunities for academic growth and various extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement.

As a centerpiece of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive culture where faculty and staff prioritize individual student development. The district utilizes modern communication platforms, such as their integration with Apptegy, to keep parents and the community informed about academic progress, athletics, and school events. By balancing core educational requirements with a focus on student well-being and community involvement, Cutter-Morning Star High School remains dedicated to the academic and personal achievement of its student body in the Garland County area.

334

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUTTER-MORNING STAR HIGH SCH.
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	39
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	7

White
250 (74.9 %)
Hispanic
39 (11.7 %)
Two or More
20 (6.0 %)
Black
14 (4.2 %)
American Indian
7 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	CUTTER-MORNING STAR SCH. DIST.
Phone:	(501)262-1220
Website:	http://cuttermorningstarar.apptegy.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 54

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 58