SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

www.pcssd.org

1,017 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sylvan Hills High School, located in Sherwood, Arkansas, is a comprehensive public high school serving students as part of the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD). The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on both academic achievement and school spirit, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletic programs—home of the "Bears"—to diverse student organizations and performing arts.

The campus serves as a central hub for the Sherwood community, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education. As part of the PCSSD, the school benefits from district-wide resources that focus on integrating technology into the classroom and supporting college and career readiness. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Sylvan Hills High School strives to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students develop their talents and achieve their post-secondary goals.

1,017

Total Students

70.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	69
Black	474
Asian	7
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
474 (46.6 %)
White
406 (39.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (6.8 %)
Two or More
56 (5.5 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST.
Phone:	(501)833-1100
Website:	http://www.pcssd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	149

* 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 9 17

Grade 10 393

Grade 11 321

Grade 12 285

Ungraded 1