MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL

bearkatz.k12.ar.us

390 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Melbourne High School, located in Melbourne, Arkansas, serves as a central educational hub for students in the region. As part of the Melbourne School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is represented by the "Bearkatz" mascot, which reflects the school's spirit and identity. The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic experience, aiming to prepare its students for future success in higher education and the workforce through a variety of core curriculum offerings and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic programming, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and development. By maintaining a clear connection to the community, Melbourne High School seeks to foster a culture of pride and achievement among its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school's specific academic calendars, athletic programs, and district policies, the official website at [bearkatz.k12.ar.us](http://bearkatz.k12.ar.us) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

390

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Asian	4
American Indian	1

White
374 (95.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)368-4500
Website:	http://bearkatz.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
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 56

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 74

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 62