DeWitt High School (Arkansas)


DeWitt High School is a comprehensive public high school located in De Witt, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. DeWitt is one of two public high schools in Arkansas County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the DeWitt School District.
The school serves sections of Arkansas County, Jefferson County, and Desha County. The communities it serves include DeWitt, Almyra, Gillett, Saint Charles, Humphrey, and Nady.

History

In 2009 Gillett High School closed, and students were consolidated into DeWitt High..

Academics

DeWitt High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education and the assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.
In 2012, DeWitt High School was listed and unranked in the Best High Schools Report developed by U.S. News & World Report.

Extracurricular activities

The DeWitt High School mascot and athletic emblem is the dragon with blue and gold serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The DeWitt compete in interscholastic activities within the 4A Classification via the 4A Region 8 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Dragons field teams in football, golf, basketball, cheer, bowling, cross country, track and field, baseball, and fastpitch softball.

Clubs and traditions

Beyond sports, DeWitt students participate in competitive debate and speech competitions. Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Future Farmers of America, FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and Quiz Bowl.