DARDANELLE HIGH SCHOOL

1079 NORTH STATE HWY 28
DARDANELLE, AR 72834

www.dardanellepublicschools.org

686 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dardanelle High School, located in Dardanelle, Arkansas, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Dardanelle Public School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, preparing its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce. By leveraging a variety of classroom resources and extracurricular programs, the institution strives to support a diverse student body while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The high school places a significant emphasis on student engagement and community involvement, frequently participating in regional academic and athletic competitions. Through its official website, the district provides transparency and access to vital resources for parents and students, including curriculum information, school calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. As a pillar of the Dardanelle community, the school works to instill the values of leadership and responsibility, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to society.

686

Total Students

88.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DARDANELLE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	272
Black	15
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

White
371 (54.1%)
Hispanic
272 (39.7%)
Two or More
17 (2.5%)
Black
15 (2.2%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DARDANELLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)229-4655
Website:	http://www.dardanellepublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 179

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 168