DEQUEEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DEQUEEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the DE QUEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DEQUEEN, AR with about 365 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, DEQUEEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

De Queen Junior High School, located at 1803 W Colter Dr in De Queen, Arkansas, serves as a key educational institution for the local community within the De Queen School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between primary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their middle adolescent years. The school operates under the mascot of the "Leopards," fostering a sense of pride and school spirit that is reflective of the broader district culture.

Beyond its physical location, the school maintains an online presence through the district's portal at [www.dequeenleopards.org](http://www.dequeenleopards.org). This digital hub serves as a resource for parents, students, and community members, providing essential information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, academic policies, and district-wide announcements. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment and leveraging district-wide resources, De Queen Junior High School strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors and extracurricular opportunities awaiting them at the secondary level.

For more information, contact DEQUEEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 642-3077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.