DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

173 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Decatur High School, located at 1498 Stadium Ave in Decatur, Arkansas, serves as a central educational institution for the Decatur School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for students within the region. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff work to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the town’s community life, often serving as a hub for local events and athletic activities. By utilizing the resources and curriculum provided by the Decatur School District, the high school strives to offer a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional academics with extracurricular opportunities. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an official web presence at [decatursd.com](http://decatursd.com).

173

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	71
Black	4
Asian	20
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
71 (41.0%)
White
67 (38.7%)
Asian
20 (11.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (4.0%)
Black
4 (2.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	DECATUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)321-5780
Website:	http://decatursd.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 44

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 34