Des Arc High School
Tel:
(870)256-4166
- Des Arc High School serves 269 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Des Arc High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Des Arc High School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Des Arc High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Des Arc High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #274 out of 999 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 13% |
| Black | 10% | 21% |
| White | 87% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Arc School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Des Arc High School is Devalls Bluff High School (13.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Devalls Bluff High School (13.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Des Arc Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Arc Des Arc Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 282 students
1.1 miles
2100 Hickory St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870)256-4128 1.1 PK-6 282 - De Valls Bluff Devalls Bluff High School Grades: 7-12 | 90 students
13.7 miles
710 E Sycamore
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870)998-2361 13.7 7-12 90 - Hazen Hazen Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 467 students
14.2 miles
477 N Hazen Ave
Hazen, AR 72064
(870)255-4547 14.2 PK-8 467 - Hazen Hazen High School Grades: 9-12 | 206 students
14.2 miles
477 N Hazen Ave
Hazen, AR 72064
(870)255-4546 14.2 9-12 206 - Brinkley C.b. Partee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 330 students
18.4 miles
400 W Lynn St
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870)734-5010 18.4 PK-6 330
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