Drew Central High School in Monticello, Arkansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Drew Central High School is a rural public school in Monticello, Arkansas that is part of Drew Central School District 5. It serves 340 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.0:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

340 Students

34 Teachers

250 University Dr

Monticello, AR 71655 View local requests

http://www.drewcentral.org

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Drew Central High School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Drew Central High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 19, 2025

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