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#312 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 30% in state

Dewitt High School

High School · Dewitt School District · Dewitt, AR

A high school in Dewitt, AR where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1614 S GRANDVIEW DR, Dewitt, AR 72042

  • Math 28% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation29.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$12,864
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

Students at Dewitt High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dewitt High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,582/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dewitt), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,338

Median home value

$120,100

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
29.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dewitt School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dewitt High School is listed in DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dewitt High School

Dewitt High School is a public high school in Dewitt, AR, part of Dewitt School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dewitt High School

What grades does Dewitt High School serve?

Dewitt High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dewitt High School?

Dewitt High School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dewitt High School rank in AR?

Dewitt High School ranks #312 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Dewitt High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dewitt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dewitt High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dewitt High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dewitt High School a charter school?

No, Dewitt High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dewitt High School a Title I school?

No, Dewitt High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dewitt High School?

57.4% of students at Dewitt High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Arkansas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 72042)
4,956
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
45.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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