RISON HIGH SCHOOL

CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.
700 MAIN
RISON, AR 71665
362 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Rison High School, located at 700 Main in Rison, Arkansas, serves as a central educational hub for the Cleveland County School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Rison High emphasizes student development through a combination of core curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to maintaining the values of the local community.

The school operates under the Cleveland County School District, focusing on academic achievement while encouraging student involvement in athletics and various school organizations. Through its official website, http://rison.k12.ar.us, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering resources related to school calendars, administrative policies, and updates on student events. As a cornerstone of Rison, the high school plays a vital role in shaping the future of its students by balancing traditional education with the unique needs of a rural Arkansas school district.
362
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    266 (73.5 %)
  • Black
    79 (21.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    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: CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (870)325-6241
Website: http://rison.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60

* 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 50
Grade 8 58
Grade 9 61
Grade 10 72
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 55
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL
WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
274 Students
6760 HWY 63
RISON, AR 71665 (8.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th