Dequeen High School

1803 W Coulter Dr
De Queen, AR 71832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
De Queen High School is a comprehensive public high school in De Queen, Arkansas, United States that serves grades 10 through 12. It is one of two public high schools in Sevier County and is managed by the De Queen School District.
Serving 522 students in grades 10-12, Dequeen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dequeen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dequeen High School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

School Rankings

Dequeen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dequeen High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#589 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
39%
40-44%
40%
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
63%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
29%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dequeen High School's ranking?
Dequeen High School is ranked #589 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dequeen High School?
The graduation rate of Dequeen High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dequeen High School?
522 students attend Dequeen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dequeen High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequeen High School?
Dequeen High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dequeen High School offer ?
Dequeen High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dequeen High School part of?
Dequeen High School is part of Dequeen School District.

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5   4/21/2023
I love my school and teachers the who offer so much to help with everyday life skills.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alyssa

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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