Dequeen High School, a rural Arkansas high school serving grades 10–12, has an enrollment of 522 students and a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, which is in the top 20% statewide for student attention.
The school's graduation rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88% and ranks in the top 5% across the state.
Math proficiency at is between 20–24%, lower than the state average of 39% and the district average of 52%, indicating ongoing challenges in math achievement.
Reading proficiency ranges from 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but below the district average of 47%, while science proficiency is 35–39%, also approximately equal to the state average of 36%.
Minority enrollment comprises 71% of the student body, with 312 students eligible for free lunch and 58 eligible for reduced–price lunch; free lunch eligibility decreased from 65% in 2021 to 55% in 2023, reflecting a notable shift in socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: De Queen High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in De Queen, AR, covering an area of approximately 381.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 21.2 miles away.
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dequeen High School's student population of 550 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
62%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
29%
57%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #589 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dequeen High School often compared to?
Dequeen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horatio High School by visitors of our site.
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?
550 students attend Dequeen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dequeen High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1.
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 De Queen School District.
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