VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL

2001 POINTER TRAIL
VAN BUREN, AR 72956

www.vbsd.us

1,228 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Van Buren High School is the primary secondary educational institution serving the community of Van Buren, Arkansas. As part of the Van Buren School District, the school is situated on Pointer Trail and serves as a central hub for student academic and extracurricular life in the region. The school is well-known for its strong community identity, often represented by the "Pointer" mascot, and it maintains a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths.

In addition to its core academic programs, Van Buren High School offers a variety of athletics, fine arts, and career-technical education opportunities to foster a well-rounded student experience. The school focuses on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages student growth, utilizing district resources to uphold educational standards. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, and district initiatives, the official website at [www.vbsd.us](http://www.vbsd.us) serves as the primary portal for communication and administrative updates.

1,228

Total Students

105.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	813
Hispanic	254
Black	30
Asian	36
Two or More	66
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	2

White
813 (66.2 %)
Hispanic
254 (20.7 %)
Two or More
66 (5.4 %)
Asian
36 (2.9 %)
Black
30 (2.4 %)
American Indian
27 (2.2 %)
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:	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)474-6821
Website:	http://www.vbsd.us
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* 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 10 433

Grade 11 407

Grade 12 388