DeWitt High School is a comprehensive public high school located in DeWitt, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. DeWitt is one of two public high schools in Arkansas County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the DeWitt School District.
Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Dewitt High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (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 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dewitt High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of De Witt, AR, encompassing approximately 918.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 17.4 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 28.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dewitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dewitt High School's student population of 364 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dewitt High School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewitt High School is 0.42, 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
#476 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Dragon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewitt High School's ranking?
Dewitt High School is ranked #476 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dewitt High School often compared to?
Dewitt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuttgart High School, Dewitt Elementary School, Dewitt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Dewitt High School?
The graduation rate of Dewitt High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Dewitt High School?
364 students attend Dewitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dewitt High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewitt High School?
Dewitt High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dewitt High School offer ?
Dewitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dewitt High School part of?
Dewitt High School is part of DeWitt School District.
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