At a glance
Reported students
686
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
88.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557.5
Dardanelle High School: 686 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
7.7:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Dardanelle High School
Dardanelle High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dardanelle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Dardanelle School District. NCES reports 686 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, close to the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.7%). English learners represent 14.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dardanelle High School
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.1%
- Hispanic39.7%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dardanelle School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dardanelle Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
615 reported students
Dardanelle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
500 reported students
Dardanelle Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
315 reported students
Public schools near Dardanelle High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle Middle School Middle · Dardanelle School District | 06–08 | 500 | 0.3 mi |
| Dardanelle Intermediate School Elementary · Dardanelle School District | 04–05 | 315 | 1.3 mi |
| Russellville High School High · Russellville School District | 10–12 | 1,281 | 4.1 mi |
| Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center High · Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center | 09–12 | 0 | 4.2 mi |
| Premier High School of Russellville High · Charter · Premier High Schools of Arkansas | 09–12 | 31 | 4.7 mi |
| Pottsville High School High · Pottsville School District | 09–12 | 404 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dardanelle High School
What grades does Dardanelle High School serve?
Dardanelle High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dardanelle School District.
How many students attend Dardanelle High School?
Dardanelle High School reported 686 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 617 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dardanelle High School?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 686 students and 88.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dardanelle High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dardanelle High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dardanelle School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dardanelle High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dardanelle High School in?
Dardanelle High School is part of Dardanelle School District, based in Dardanelle, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dardanelle High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dardanelle Middle School (0.3 mi), Dardanelle Intermediate School (1.3 mi), Russellville High School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.