WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
508 E FREE
WALNUT RIDGE, AR 72476
437 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Walnut Ridge High School is a public secondary school located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Lawrence County School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. As a hub for the local community, the school emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and the development of essential life skills within a supportive small-town environment.

The school operates under the mission of the Lawrence County School District, which focuses on fostering student achievement through dedicated instruction and community engagement. By leveraging its website, http://www.lcsd.k12.ar.us, the school keeps families and community members informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events. Walnut Ridge High School remains committed to maintaining a focused learning atmosphere that encourages both personal and scholastic development for its student body.
437
Total Students
63.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    366 (83.8%)
  • Two or More
    31 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (5.9%)
  • Black
    8 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
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: LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)886-6623
Website: http://www.bobcats.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* 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 67
Grade 8 77
Grade 9 78
Grade 10 80
Grade 11 79
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
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HOXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
360 Students
602 SW HARTIGAN
HOXIE, AR 72433 (1.6 miles away)
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