At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 412
326
Total Enrollment
State avg: 71%
100%+28.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
DREW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in MONTICELLO, Arkansas. The school enrolls 326 students. It is part of the DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5043
CityMONTICELLO
ZIP71655
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050547000259
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment326
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.