DIERKS HIGH SCHOOL

DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT
900 OLD HWY 70 WEST
DIERKS, AR 71833
253 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Dierks High School, located in Dierks, Arkansas, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As part of the Dierks School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic instruction and extracurricular engagement. The school emphasizes the development of well-rounded students, encouraging participation in various athletic programs, clubs, and academic activities that foster school spirit and personal growth.

The district maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for communication between the school, parents, and the community. By utilizing resources like their website, Dierks High School works to keep families informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and student achievements. With its focus on small-town values and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to ensure that students receive a personalized education tailored to the needs of the rural Howard County area.
253
Total Students
54.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    223 (88.1%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    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: DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)286-3234
Website: http://www.dierksschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 185
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 41
Grade 8 42
Grade 9 49
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio