Dequeen High School serves 457 students in grades 10-12.
Dequeen High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
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Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Dequeen High School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dequeen High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dequeen High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
63%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
29%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dequeen High School's ranking?
Dequeen High School is ranked #441 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% 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 87%.
How many students attend Dequeen High School?
457 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, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequeen High School?
Dequeen High School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dequeen High School part of?
Dequeen High School is part of Dequeen School District.
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