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Dumas High School

Summary:

Dumas High School is a public high school in Dumas, Arkansas, serving 314 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dumas School District, which is ranked 233 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dumas High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arkansas high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 244 out of 305 schools and a 1-star rating.

Dumas High School significantly underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.1% of Dumas High School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. In mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 3.6%, compared to the state average of 26.8%. The school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, Dumas High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 8.6 students per teacher over the past three years, which could potentially be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.

Despite the school's challenges, it spends approximately $12,378 per student, which is higher than the state average. This may indicate a focus on resource allocation to support student learning. However, the consistent underperformance and stark disparities in academic proficiency suggest that the school faces significant challenges in improving outcomes for its students. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to these issues, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of its underperformance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 709 Dan Gill Dr
       Dumas, AR  71639

(870) 382-4151

District: Dumas School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,378 Help


Feeder schools for Dumas High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Reed Elementary School
Middle:    Dumas Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.9%
Hispanic:
16.4%
White:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  101.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dumas High School ranks worse than 80% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dumas High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (66.9%), Hispanic (16.4%), White (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 101.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dumas High School is 8.1. (See more...)
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Compare Dumas High School employs 37.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dumas High School is $12,378.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dumas High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dumas High School 244th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Dumas High School in the ranking list.)

Dumas School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dumas School District 233rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dumas High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.39 206th 232 11.2%
2007 9.04 238th 258 7.8%
2008 10.71 233rd 256 9.0%
2009 16.59 230th 261 11.9%
2010 26.98 216th 262 17.6%
2011 26.94 217th 266 18.4%
2012 16.90 236th 266 11.3%
2013 14.20 244th 271 10.0%
2014 18.92 236th 268 11.9%
2015 26.75 219th 267 18.0%
2016 36.71 188th 269 30.1%
2017 11.36 242nd 264 8.3%
2018 11.92 241st 263 8.4%
2019 19.92 241st 282 14.5%
2021 20.87 249th 290 14.1%
2022 17.25 251st 282 11.0%
2023 21.98 248th 295 15.9%
2024 25.92 244th 305 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dumas High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 223 267 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1989 223 302 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 525
1990 214 271 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1991 217 277 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 198 275 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 185 276 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 162 292 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 151 306 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1996 151 306 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1997 138 299 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 130 270 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 122 249 1 15 0 n/a n/a -3 384
2000 121 257 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 99 247 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 92 210 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 92 210 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 98 229 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 102 224 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 104 296 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 111 262 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 104 267 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 98 252 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 88 229 2 22 0 0 0 0 341
2011 84 191 2 20 0 0 1 0 298
2012 80 203 1 18 0 0 5 0 307
2013 82 197 1 20 0 0 3 0 303
2014 84 215 1 22 0 0 0 0 322
2015 92 208 2 26 0 0 0 0 328
2016 88 213 1 30 0 0 0 0 332
2017 81 213 1 33 0 0 0 0 328
2018 86 196 2 33 0 0 2 0 319
2019 75 202 2 33 0 0 0 0 312
2020 58 172 0 34 1 0 3 0 268
2021 45 154 0 28 1 0 4 0 232
2022 29 131 0 39 1 0 4 0 204
2023 52 206 2 48 0 0 6 0 314
2024 40 204 5 50 0 0 6 0 305

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dumas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 29.1 16.8 n/a
1989 525 38.0 13.8 n/a
1990 485 37.0 13.1 34.8
1991 494 26.8 18.4 35.8
1992 483 27.3 17.6 37.9
1993 468 27.4 17.1 38.2
1994 465 27.0 17.2 31
1995 478 30.1 15.9 43.9
1996 478 30.1 15.9 43.9
1997 463 31.2 14.8 45.4
1998 414 31.2 13.3 55.3
1999 384 14.1 27.4 42.9
2000 394 28.0 14.1 57.4
2001 366 32.0 11.4 53.8
2002 324 26.0 12.5 60.5
2003 324 26.0 12.5 60.5
2004 348 27.0 12.9 66.1
2005 348 27.0 12.9 60.6
2006 423 29.0 14.6 67.1
2007 396 40.0 9.9 69.2
2008 390 40.0 9.8 74.1
2009 369 40.0 9.2 72.9
2010 341 34.2 9.2 71.6
2011 298 31.5 9.4 69.1
2012 307 32.1 9.5 73.3
2013 303 33.8 8.9 77.9
2014 322 35.6 9.0 66.8
2015 328 35.0 9.3 62.8
2016 332 32.0 10.3 71.1
2017 328 30.4 10.7 29.9
2018 319 31.4 10.1 32
2019 312 30.7 10.1 74
2020 268 29.2 9.1 100
2021 232 27.2 8.5 100
2022 204 29.6 6.8 100
2023 314 36.2 8.6 100
2024 305 37.2 8.1 101.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dumas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 29.1 16.8 n/a
1989 525 38.0 13.8 n/a
1990 485 37.0 13.1 34.8
1991 494 26.8 18.4 35.8
1992 483 27.3 17.6 37.9
1993 468 27.4 17.1 38.2
1994 465 27.0 17.2 31
1995 478 30.1 15.9 43.9
1996 478 30.1 15.9 43.9
1997 463 31.2 14.8 45.4
1998 414 31.2 13.3 55.3
1999 384 14.1 27.4 42.9
2000 394 28.0 14.1 57.4
2001 366 32.0 11.4 53.8
2002 324 26.0 12.5 60.5
2003 324 26.0 12.5 60.5
2004 348 27.0 12.9 66.1
2005 348 27.0 12.9 60.6
2006 423 29.0 14.6 67.1
2007 396 40.0 9.9 69.2
2008 390 40.0 9.8 74.1
2009 369 40.0 9.2 72.9
2010 341 34.2 9.2 71.6
2011 298 31.5 9.4 69.1
2012 307 32.1 9.5 73.3
2013 303 33.8 8.9 77.9
2014 322 35.6 9.0 66.8
2015 328 35.0 9.3 62.8
2016 332 32.0 10.3 71.1
2017 328 30.4 10.7 29.9
2018 319 31.4 10.1 32
2019 312 30.7 10.1 74
2020 268 29.2 9.1 100
2021 232 27.2 8.5 100
2022 204 29.6 6.8 100
2023 314 36.2 8.6 100
2024 305 37.2 8.1 101.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dumas High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,068 (8.6%) $11,310 (91.4%) $12,378

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dumas High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 282 High schoolsRanks 248th of 295 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English (Dumas High School)55.537.3
 18.2%
   10th Grade English (Dumas School District)55.537.3
 18.2%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Dumas High School)11.97.5
 4.4%
   10th Grade Math (Dumas School District)11.97.5
 4.4%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Dumas High School)20.713.4
 7.3%
   10th Grade Science (Dumas School District)20.713.4
 7.3%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Dumas High School)18.422.4
 4%
   10th Grade Reading (Dumas School District)18.422.4
 4%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dumas High School)3.10
 3.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Dumas School District)3.10
 3.1%
11th Grade English (Dumas High School)33.720.8
 12.9%
   11th Grade English (Dumas School District)33.720.8
 12.9%
11th Grade Reading (Dumas High School)13.34.2
 9.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Dumas School District)13.34.2
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Dumas High School)4.16.3
 2.2%
   11th Grade Science (Dumas School District)4.16.3
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students312314
 0.6%
African American202206
 2%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic3348
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White7552
 30.7%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%100%
 26%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dumas High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 305 students attended Dumas High School.

Dumas High School ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Arkansas high schools.

Students at Dumas High School are 67% African American, 16% Hispanic, 13% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Dumas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Reed Elementary School
Middle : Dumas Middle School


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