What grades does RISON HIGH SCHOOL serve?

RISON HIGH SCHOOL operates as a High school within CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves families in the RISON area.

Where is RISON HIGH SCHOOL located?

RISON HIGH SCHOOL is a rural school in RISON, AR.

What school district is RISON HIGH SCHOOL in?

RISON HIGH SCHOOL operates under CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, serving students in RISON. CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 2 schools in total.

What is the student-teacher ratio at RISON HIGH SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at RISON HIGH SCHOOL is 11.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

How many schools are in CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

There are 2 schools in CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, serving students across the area.

What schools are in RISON, AR?

Schools in RISON include RISON HIGH SCHOOL and others operated by CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district serves families throughout the RISON area.

What school district serves RISON, AR?

RISON is served by CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 schools in the area.

ARHighCalendar available · 60 events · Auto-updating

Events confirmed from CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT's official calendar.

Rison High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|RISON, Arkansas|CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RISON, AR 71665

Auto-updates all year · Works with Apple, Google, Outlook

This school plus sports, holidays, and more. $29.99/year.

Never miss a day at Rison High School.

Sync this calendar to your phone.

Auto-updates all year · $29.99/yr

Upcoming Events

Sep

Tue

UCA rep will visit with seniors during lunchEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

RHS Football vs @WEST HELENAEventDistrict-wide

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Sep

Wed

UCA rep will visit with seniors during lunchEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

RHS Football vs DUMASEventDistrict-wide

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Fri

RHS Football vs @MCGEHEEEventDistrict-wide

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Fri

End of First 9 weeksEventDistrict-wide

Review the academic calendar for grading period end dates.

View all 60 events →

Also available for your address

Sync all 60 events to your phone

Plus waste, sports, holidays, and more.

School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

345

Student:Teacher

11.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

50.7%

Phone

(870)325-6241

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

39%

57th percentile in AR

Math Proficiency

33%

44th percentile in AR

Graduation Rate

>=90%

Chronic Absenteeism

19.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

6 courses offered

29 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

62 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

1 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

74 test takers

Athletics

10 sports, 10 teams

169 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.7:1

Better than average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

350

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

76% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,406

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,488

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,514

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 27%State 46%Local 27%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$96,204

-1.1% 1yr+8.9% 5yr

Pine Bluff, AR metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.8%

Below 150% poverty line

0.7%

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Uninsured residents

8.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

114

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

114

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

33%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

38 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

32 (28%)

Intellectual Disability

19 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

15 (13%)

Autism

7 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

314

Current enrollment

Growing(+28% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

UCA rep will visit with seniors during lunch

Event

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

RHS Football vs @WEST HELENA

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Event

Wed, Sep 30, 2026

UCA rep will visit with seniors during lunch

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Rison High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	RHS Football vs CAMDEN HGDistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor day - no schoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Report to the Public/Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Arts of Math & Science meet with 9th and 10th grade classesDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Seniors visit UAMDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	RHS Football vs JUNCTION CITYDistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	UCA rep will visit with seniors during lunchDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	RHS Football vs @WEST HELENADistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	UCA rep will visit with seniors during lunchDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	RHS Football vs DUMASDistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	RHS Football vs @MCGEHEEDistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	End of First 9 weeksDistrict-wide Review the academic calendar for grading period end dates.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Start of 2nd 9 weeksDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the start date of the 2nd 9 weeks.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	RHS Football vs DREW CENTRALDistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	PD & PTC day - no studentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	PD/PTC - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	RHS Football vs @LAKE VILLAGEDistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	UA Little Rock Recruiter to visit seniorsDistrict-wide UA Little Rock Recruiter to visit seniors	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	RHS Football vs @FORDYCEDistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	RHS Football vs BARTONDistrict-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	No schoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	Fall Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving breakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	End of 2nd 9 weeksDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	PdDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	PD - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Start of 3rd 9 weeksDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	School ResumesDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the resumption date and any schedule details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLKJ day - no schoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	PTCDistrict-wide Check the organization notice for meeting time and agenda details.	Event	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Parent Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for conference scheduling and sign-up procedures.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	OutDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents day - no schoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	End of 3rd 9 weeksDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Start of 4th 9 weeksDistrict-wide Check the calendar for the start date of the 4th 9 weeks.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Inclement Weather DayDistrict-wide Review the weather policy and any related schedule adjustments.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	IWD dayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring breakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	IWDDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Inclement Weather DayDistrict-wide Review the weather policy and any related schedule adjustments.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	IWDDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Inclement Weather DayDistrict-wide Review the weather policy and any related schedule adjustments.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Senior's & awards assembly and walkDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Inclement Weather DayDistrict-wide Review the weather policy and any related schedule adjustments.	Event	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Inclement Weather DayDistrict-wide Review the weather policy and any related schedule adjustments.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Board MeetingDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—