Summary:
The Buffalo Is. Central School District in Arkansas has only one high school, Buffalo Island Central High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 142nd out of 282 high schools in 2021-2022 to 162nd out of 305 high schools in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as ATLAS and ACT Aspire, are generally below the state averages in Arkansas.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges. Over half (51.78%) of the students at Buffalo Island Central High School receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economic need among the student population. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,766, which is higher than the state average, but the academic outcomes do not yet reflect the benefits of these investments.
While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8, the data suggests that the school and district need to identify and address the root causes of the school's underperformance. This may involve targeted interventions, curriculum and instructional improvements, or other strategic initiatives to support the students and improve academic outcomes at Buffalo Island Central High School.
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