- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dequeen, AR
Dequeen High School
Federal NCES profile for Dequeen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050004900235
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dequeen High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Dequeen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dequeen High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dequeen, AR.
School address
District: Dequeen School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004900235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Dequeen High School grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 050004900235 · Dequeen, AR High · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 10:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dequeen Elementary School (558 students)
Dequeen High School grew from 481 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dequeen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dequeen Elemen
Dequeen Elementary School
558 students
- Dequeen Primar
Dequeen Primary
555 students
- This school
Dequeen High School
550 students
- Dequeen Middle
Dequeen Middle School
354 students
- Dequeen Junior
Dequeen Junior High School
348 students
What this shows Dequeen High School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dequeen High School compares
Dequeen High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 21% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
White 29.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Dequeen High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dequeen School District reports $12,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dequeen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dequeen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dequeen Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dequeen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dequeen High School
How many students attend Dequeen High School?
Dequeen High School has 550 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dequeen, AR. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dequeen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dequeen High School is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dequeen High School?
54.9% of students at Dequeen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dequeen High School?
The largest demographic group at Dequeen High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Dequeen, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dequeen High School?
Dequeen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dequeen High School rank among public schools in Dequeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dequeen High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Dequeen, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dequeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Dequeen School District?
Besides Dequeen High School, Dequeen School District also operates Dequeen Elementary School (558 students), Dequeen Primary (555 students), and Dequeen Middle School (354 students). See the Dequeen School District district page for the complete list.