MARKED TREE HIGH SCHOOL

MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
406 ST. FRANCIS
MARKED TREE, AR 72365
228 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Marked Tree High School, located at 406 Saint Francis Street in Marked Tree, Arkansas, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Marked Tree School District. As a small-town public high school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a close-knit environment typical of rural Arkansas school systems. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college pathways or vocational development, while maintaining the traditions and community spirit of the surrounding area.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Cross County/Marked Tree educational community, emphasizing student growth and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing resources provided through its district and state partnerships, Marked Tree High School strives to offer a well-rounded curriculum that balances standard graduation requirements with opportunities for student involvement. For families and community members, the school serves as a primary hub for academic progress and local sports, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to student achievement in the Poinsett County region.
228
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (57.9%)
  • Black
    76 (33.3%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (8.3%)
  • 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: MARKED TREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)358-2891
Website: http://mtree.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 50
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
EAST POINSETT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
EAST POINSETT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
266 Students
200 S SCHOOL ST
LEPANTO, AR 72354 (7.2 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th