POYEN HIGH SCHOOL

POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
14296 HWY 270 W
POYEN, AR 72128
264 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Poyen High School, located in the small community of Poyen, Arkansas, serves as the central educational hub for the Poyen School District. As a smaller, rural school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and extracurricular involvement, ensuring that students are well-prepared for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, Poyen High School is a focal point for local pride, particularly through its athletic programs, which play a significant role in bringing the community together. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and leveraging its position as a pillar of the Poyen area, the school strives to empower its students to achieve their potential. Prospective students and families can find further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, and district news through the official website at [poyenschool.com](http://www.poyenschool.com).
264
Total Students
50.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (91.7%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    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: POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (501)332-2939
Website: http://www.poyenschool.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 44
Grade 8 52
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 46
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MALVERN HIGH SCHOOL
MALVERN SCHOOL DISTRICT
559 Students
525 E HIGHLAND AVE
MALVERN, AR 72104 (9.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th