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Delight High School (Closed 2012)

621 East Cherry
Delight, AR 71940
Delight High School serves 110 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(10-11)
60-64%
76%
(10-11)
55-59%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
9%
19%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
(10-11)
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
South Pike County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delight High School?
The graduation rate of Delight High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 81%.
How many students attend Delight High School?
110 students attend Delight High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Delight High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delight High School?
Delight High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delight High School offer ?
Delight High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Delight High School part of?
Delight High School is part of South Pike County School District.

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