DEQUEEN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DEQUEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
1803 W COLTER DR
DEQUEEN, AR 71832
397 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
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.
397
Total Students
31.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    244 (61.5 %)
  • White
    116 (29.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    14 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    13 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: DEQUEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)642-3077
Website: http://www.dequeenleopards.org
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 213
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 8 192
Grade 9 205
Gender Ratio