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Type
  
Public secondary

CEEB code
  
040660

Principal
  
Lorrie Holt

Address
  
Dumas, AR 71639, USA

District
  
Dumas School District

Colors
  
Purple, Old gold

NCES District ID
  
0505500

NCES School ID
  
050550000262

Faculty
  
31.50 (on FTE basis)

Phone
  
+1 870-382-4151

Mascot
  
Bobcat

Similar
  
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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.

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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.

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.

Fine Arts

Students may participate in various musical and performing arts such as band or choir. Unfortunately, the Arts have dwindled over the years at Dumas High School, as football has become the main target for funding and recognition.

Extracurricular activities

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

Athletics

For the 2012–14 seasons, 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).

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

Dumas High School Wikipedia