Helena / West Helena School District


Summary:

The Helena / West Helena School District in Arkansas operates two schools: J.F. Wahl Elementary School and Central High School. Both schools have relatively low performance metrics compared to state averages, with J.F. Wahl Elementary ranked 465 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and Central High ranked 288 out of 305 Arkansas high schools.

J.F. Wahl Elementary School and Central High School both have proficiency rates in core subjects that are well below state averages, ranging from 6.3% to 28.6% proficient at the elementary school and 0% to 21.7% proficient at the high school. Both schools also have 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Despite the high per-student spending at both schools, the academic performance remains poor.

Overall, the data suggests that the Helena / West Helena School District is struggling to provide quality education to its students. Addressing the underlying issues and improving educational outcomes should be a top priority for the district. While smaller class sizes may be a positive factor, the low performance metrics indicate that additional steps are needed to drive better results for students in this area.

District Detail

 305 Valley Dr
Helena, AR 72342

 (870) 338-4425

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 252 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,012

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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