WALDRON HIGH SCHOOL

WALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT
736 W. HWY. 80
WALDRON, AR 72958
401 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Waldron High School is a public secondary educational institution located in Waldron, Arkansas, serving the students of Scott County. As part of the Waldron School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, community engagement, and extracurricular participation. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is situated along Highway 80 and serves as the primary high school for the district, offering a variety of programs intended to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond its core academic offerings, Waldron High School supports a range of athletic programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in developing leadership skills and school spirit. By focusing on both traditional classroom instruction and holistic student development, the school strives to uphold the educational standards of the Arkansas Department of Education while supporting the unique goals of the Waldron community.
401
Total Students
45.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    286 (71.3%)
  • Hispanic
    80 (20.0%)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    10 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    8 (2.0%)
  • Black
    5 (1.2%)
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: WALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)637-3405
Website: http://waldronschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 202
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 66

* 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 9 118
Grade 10 111
Grade 11 91
Grade 12 81
Gender Ratio