Desoto School
West Helena · AR · Private independent · K-12 combined
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How Desoto School compares for families
What families should know about Desoto School.
- ▸ LocallyAR trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−5 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Sunshine School, The Clear Spring School, The New School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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University of Arkansas
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $18,209/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Enrollment trend & projection
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The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine School Searcy |
Private | 76.4 | 31 | — |
| The Clear Spring School Eureka Springs |
Private | 216.4 | 50 | — |
| The New School Fayetteville |
Private | 224.9 | 286 | +4.4% |
| Calvary Christian School Forrest City |
Private | 33.1 | 45 | — |
| West Memphis Christian School West Memphis |
Private | 48.7 | 157 | -16.0% |
| Grand Prairie Evangelical Methodist School Stuttgart |
Private | 51.5 | 23 | — |
| New Horizon Academy Ward |
Private | 75.5 | 73 | — |
| Trinity Christian School Bradford |
Private | 76.1 | 21 | — |
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantDesoto School is a private high school in West Helena, AR, enrolling 189 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
Enrollment is up 10% from 2018 to 2022.
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (enrollment), the federal Civil Rights Data Collection and EDFacts, state education agencies where named, and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
How many students attend Desoto School? Desoto School is a private high school in West Helena, AR, enrolling 189 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
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