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The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the [[Arkansas Department of Education]] (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Course offerings include regular and [[Advanced Placement Program|Advanced Placement]] classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by [[AdvancED]] since 1957.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=12235 |title=Institution Summary, Dumas High School |publisher=AdvancED |accessdate=December 26, 2012}}</ref>
The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the [[Arkansas Department of Education]] (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Course offerings include regular and [[Advanced Placement Program|Advanced Placement]] classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by [[AdvancED]] since 1957.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=12235 |title=Institution Summary, Dumas High School |publisher=AdvancED |accessdate=December 26, 2012}}</ref>


In 2011, Dumas High School was ranked No. 1,584 of 2,008 high schools in the nation rated in the [[Challenge Index]] with an index score of 1.316. In 2012 and 2013, Dumas improved its ranking with a 2.640 and 2.820 index scores, respectively, and are ranked No. 548 (2012) and No. 534 (2013) of evaluated high schools, although the school's AP exam pass rate was below 10 percent.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://apps.washingtonpost.com/local/highschoolchallenge/schools/2012/list/national/dumas-ap-pass-rate-under-10-dumas-ar/ |title=The High School Challenge |publisher=[[Washington Post]] |accessdate=December 30, 2012}}</ref>
In 2011, Dumas High School was ranked No. 1,584 of 2,008 high schools in the nation rated in the [[Challenge Index]] with an index score of 1.316. In 2012 and 2013, Dumas improved its ranking with a 2.640 and 2.820 index scores, respectively, and are ranked No. 548 (2012) and No. 534 (2013) of evaluated high schools, although the school's AP exam pass rate was below 10 percent.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://apps.washingtonpost.com/local/highschoolchallenge/schools/2012/list/national/dumas-ap-pass-rate-under-10-dumas-ar/ |title=The High School Challenge |publisher=[[Washington Post]] |accessdate=December 30, 2012 |deadurl=yes}} {{Dead link|date=April 2014|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref>


===Fine Arts===
===Fine Arts===

Revision as of 01:14, 28 April 2014

Dumas High School
Address
Map
709 Dan Gill Drive

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United States
Coordinates33°52′37″N 91°28′13″W / 33.87694°N 91.47028°W / 33.87694; -91.47028
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtDumas School District
NCES District ID0505500[2]
CEEB code040660
NCES School ID050550000262[1]
Faculty31.50 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades10–12
Enrollment298[1] (2011–12)
Student to teacher ratio9.46[1]
Campus typeTown; remote[1]
Color(s)  Purple
  Old Gold
Athletics conference4A Region 8 (2012–14)
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Athletics, Volleyball
MascotBobcat
Team nameDumas Bobcats
YearbookBobcat
AffiliationsArkansas Activities Association
Websitedpsd.k12.ar.us/dhs.html

Dumas High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in Dumas, Arkansas, United States, for students in grades ten through twelve. Dumas is one of two public high schools in Desha County and is the sole high school administered by the Dumas School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study for students is to complete the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units for graduation. Course offerings include regular and Advanced Placement classes and exams with opportunities for college credit via AP exam. The school is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1957.[3]

In 2011, Dumas High School was ranked No. 1,584 of 2,008 high schools in the nation rated in the Challenge Index with an index score of 1.316. In 2012 and 2013, Dumas improved its ranking with a 2.640 and 2.820 index scores, respectively, and are ranked No. 548 (2012) and No. 534 (2013) of evaluated high schools, although the school's AP exam pass rate was below 10 percent.[4]

Fine Arts

Students may participate in various musical and performing arts including: band (e.g., concert band, jazz band), choir (e.g., a cappella, barbershop quartet, beautyshop quartet) and theater (e.g., competitive speech, drama, stagecraft). Students may participate in Art Club.

Extracurricular activities

The Dumas High School mascot is the Bobcat with the school colors of purple and gold.

Athletics

For the 2012–14 seasons,[5] the Dumas Bobcats participate in the 4A Region 8 Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with student-athletes competing in football, volleyball, baseball, basketball (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls).[6]

Clubs and traditions

Dumas students participate in a variety of leadership, business, affinity groups and career-centric pursuits ranging from membership, activities, events and conferences supported by Art Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Library Club.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public Schools - Dumas High School (050550000262)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  2. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Dumas School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  3. ^ "Institution Summary, Dumas High School". AdvancED. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  4. ^ "The High School Challenge". Washington Post. Retrieved December 30, 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) [dead link]
  5. ^ "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  6. ^ "School Profile, Dumas High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 26, 2012.