NORFORK HIGH SCHOOL

NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT
136 MILDRED SIMPSON DR
NORFORK, AR 72658
217 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Norfork High School, located in Norfork, Arkansas, serves as the central hub for secondary education within the Norfork School District. Nestled in the scenic Ozark region, the school is deeply integrated into its small-town community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff, students, and parents collaborate closely to support academic and personal growth. As the home of the "Panthers," the school emphasizes a traditional educational experience supported by a strong sense of school spirit and community pride.

Academically, Norfork High School strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. The school balances a standard curriculum with extracurricular offerings, including athletics and various student organizations, which are designed to help students develop leadership skills and well-rounded characters. By maintaining a focus on individual student success in a supportive, rural setting, Norfork High School remains a foundational institution for the youth of the Norfork area.
217
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (98.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
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: NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)499-7191
Website: http://panthers.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 29
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 32
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 37
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CALICO ROCK HIGH SCHOOL
CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
184 Students
1 PIRATE PLACE
CALICO ROCK, AR 72519 (9.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th