More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Our town is 5,800, located in the Delta, the poorest region of our state. The cost of living is 9% higher here compared to the rest of our state. The population density is 752 per sq mi which is 1256% higher than the Arkansas average and 730% higher than the national average.
Our local Army Base no longer houses troops and was reduced to a military production facility which dramatically affected our local economy.
My students are eager learners, have hopes and dreams of leaving this little town for big cities & bright lights. They feel that they can improve global issues like global warming, want to study genetics & help create treatments, cures and prevent genetic disorders. Our classroom & greenhouse pets have allowed them hands on study My high school serves 950+students, grades 9-12 with a graduation rate of 98% and 35% on free or reduced lunch. Our ELL population has grown exponentially in 2 years.
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Our town is 5,800, located in the Delta, the poorest region of our state. The cost of living is 9% higher here compared to the rest of our state. The population density is 752 per sq mi which is 1256% higher than the Arkansas average and 730% higher than the national average.
Our local Army Base no longer houses troops and was reduced to a military production facility which dramatically affected our local economy.
My students are eager learners, have hopes and dreams of leaving this little town for big cities & bright lights. They feel that they can improve global issues like global warming, want to study genetics & help create treatments, cures and prevent genetic disorders. Our classroom & greenhouse pets have allowed them hands on study My high school serves 950+students, grades 9-12 with a graduation rate of 98% and 35% on free or reduced lunch. Our ELL population has grown exponentially in 2 years.