Dumas High School
| Dumas High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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709 Dan Gill Drive , United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°52′37″N 91°28′13″W / 33.87694°N 91.47028°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Dumas School District |
| NCES District ID | 0505500[2] |
| CEEB code | 040660 |
| NCES School ID | 050550000262[1] |
| Faculty | 31.50 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Enrollment | 298[1] (2011–12) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.46[1] |
| Campus type | Town; remote[1] |
| Color(s) | Purple Old Gold |
| Athletics conference | 4A Region 8 (2012–14) |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Athletics, Volleyball |
| Mascot | Bobcat |
| Team name | Dumas Bobcats |
| Yearbook | Bobcat |
| Affiliations | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | dpsd |
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, Dumas improved its ranking with a 2.640 index score and rated No. 548 of 2,008 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)2, 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.
Notable people
The following are notable people associated with Dumas High School. If the person was a Dumas High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included:
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Dumas School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
- ^ "Institution Summary, Dumas High School". AdvancED. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
- ^ "The High School Challenge". Washington Post. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
- ^ "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "School Profile, Dumas High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
