Dumas High School

Dumas High School (DHS), formerly Dumas New Tech 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.

Dumas High School
Address
709 Dan Gill Drive

Dumas
,
Arkansas

United States
Coordinates33°52′37″N 91°28′13″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtDumas School District
NCES District ID0505500[1]
CEEB code040660
NCES School ID050550000262[2]
PrincipalLorrie Holt
Faculty31.50 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades10–12
Enrollment328 (2016-17)[3]
Student to teacher ratio9.46[2]
Campus typeTown; remote[2]
Color(s)  Purple
  Old Gold
Athletics conference4A Region 8 (2012–14)
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Athletics, BAND
MascotBobcat
Team nameDumas Bobcats
YearbookBobcat
AffiliationsArkansas Activities Association
Websitedpsd.k12.ar.us/dhs.html

It serves territory in Desha and Lincoln counties, including Dumas, Gould,[4] and Mitchellville. It also serves Arkansas Department of Corrections prison property (Cummins Unit).[5][6]

History

The Dumas district scheduled a consolidation of Gould High School into Dumas High effective fall 2005.[7] The Gould School District had merged into the Dumas district the previous year.[8]

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 24 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.[9]

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.[10]

Fine Arts

Students may participate in various musical and performing arts such as band or choir. The Fine Arts program has been expanded as of the 2018-2019 school year, now offering classes dedicated to theatre and jazz band.

Extracurricular activities

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

Athletics

For the 2012–14 seasons,[11] the Dumas Bobcats participate in the 4A Region 8 Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with student-athletes competing in Quiz Bowl, football, baseball, basketball (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), softball, tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls).[12]

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 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Library Club.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Dumas School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Dumas High School (050550000262)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  3. "DUMAS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  4. "Gould Bus Route 2009-2010 School Year Archived August 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine." Dumas School District. Retrieved on March 6, 2011.
  5. "Maintenance & Transportation Department Archived August 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine." Dumas School District. Retrieved on March 6, 2011.
  6. "ARKANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND EDUCATION COOPERATIVES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010." (Archive) Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on March 7, 2011.
  7. "Dumas inherits Gould district’s deficit." () Arkansas News. May 11, 2005. Retrieved on March 7, 2011.
  8. "Consolidation/Annexations of LEA's (1983-2010)." (Archive) Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on March 6, 2011.
  9. "Institution Summary, Dumas High School". AdvancED. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  10. "The High School Challenge". Washington Post. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
  11. "2012-14 AAA Classifications and Conferences" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  12. "School Profile, Dumas High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
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