Drew Central High School

About Drew Central High School

Drew Central High School is a public school located in Monticello, Arkansas. It is part of the Drew Central School District and serves grades 9 through 12. The school has a rich history, having been founded in 1912.
Drew Central High School has a strong academic program, offering a wide range of courses to its students. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and organizations. The school’s athletic teams compete in the 4A division of the Arkansas Activities Association.
Drew Central High School has a strong sense of community and provides a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school also works to create a positive culture, encouraging students to be respectful and responsible citizens.
Drew Central High School is committed to providing its students with a quality education and a positive, supportive learning environment. The school strives to prepare its students for success in college and beyond.

Address:	250 University Dr Monticello, AR 71655
Phone:	(870) 367-6076
Site:	sites.google.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	318 students

Overview Drew Central High School

Drew Central High School serves 318 students in grades 9-12.
Drew Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Drew Central High School

Drew Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Drew Central High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.