DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL

DES ARC SCHOOL DISTRICT
600 MAIN STREET
DES ARC, AR 72040
279 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Des Arc High School, located at 600 Main Street in Des Arc, Arkansas, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Des Arc School District. As a small, community-oriented school, it emphasizes a supportive environment where students are provided with core academic curricula alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local Prairie County community, focusing on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

The school operates under the district’s mission to foster student growth through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and various athletic and club activities. As a focal point of the town, Des Arc High School maintains a commitment to academic standards while prioritizing a tight-knit campus culture where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to student needs. For those looking for more specific details regarding athletics, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains a dedicated online presence at http://desarcschools.org.
279
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    243 (87.1%)
  • Black
    25 (9.0%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (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: DES ARC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)256-4166
Website: http://desarcschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 133
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 72

* 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 7 53
Grade 8 52
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio