BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
803 WEST DREW
MONETTE, AR 72447
316 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Buffalo Island Central High School, located at 803 W Drew in Monette, Arkansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Buffalo Island Central School District. As a rural public school, it is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular development for students in the local community. The school prides itself on providing a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly upon graduation.

The school’s website, [bicschools.net](http://bicschools.net), functions as a central hub for communication between the administration, teachers, students, and parents. It offers essential resources such as academic calendars, athletic schedules, and policy updates, ensuring that the school community remains informed and engaged. Through its commitment to local values and student-centered programming, Buffalo Island Central High School remains a cornerstone of the Monette area, focused on equipping the next generation with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving world.
316
Total Students
35.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (77.5%)
  • Hispanic
    65 (20.6%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)486-5411
Website: http://bicschools.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 148
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 48
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 58
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio
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