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Star City High School

Summary:

Star City High School is a public high school in Star City, Arkansas, serving 444 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Star City School District, which is ranked 188 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Star City High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests across various subjects and grade levels. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 11 to 12.1 students per teacher, higher than nearby Rison High School (10.5 students per teacher) and Woodlawn High School (12 students per teacher). Additionally, Star City High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.16% to 66.59% over the past three school years, significantly higher than Rison High School (50.83%) and Woodlawn High School (46.72%).

The data analysis suggests that Star City High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and school rankings compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent school year, while Rison High School and Woodlawn High School have higher rankings and ratings. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 206 Cleveland St
       Star City, AR  71667

(870) 628-4111

District: Star City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,430 Help


Feeder schools for Star City High School:

Elementary:    Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
Middle:    Star City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
African American:
20.0%
Hispanic:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Star City High School ranks worse than 63.9% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), African American (20%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Star City High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Star City High School is $10,430.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Star City High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Star City High School 195th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Star City High School in the ranking list.)

Star City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Star City School District 188th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Star City High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.46 78th 232 66.4%
2007 44.47 131st 258 49.2%
2008 41.77 151st 256 41.0%
2009 41.60 157th 261 39.8%
2010 50.36 118th 262 55.0%
2011 55.21 112th 266 57.9%
2012 54.79 118th 266 55.6%
2013 53.75 108th 271 60.1%
2014 39.69 179th 268 33.2%
2015 44.45 124th 267 53.6%
2016 43.68 159th 269 40.9%
2017 39.82 174th 264 34.1%
2018 31.64 203rd 263 22.8%
2019 28.26 223rd 282 20.9%
2021 28.88 226th 290 22.1%
2022 26.04 235th 282 16.7%
2023 54.42 130th 295 55.9%
2024 38.43 195th 305 36.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Star City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 369 92 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 339 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 439
1990 355 81 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 348 76 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 334 76 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 359 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 365 96 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1995 368 97 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 368 97 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 366 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 391 90 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1999 364 89 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 356 80 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 348 80 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 316 93 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2003 316 93 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2004 349 88 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 358 145 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2006 370 146 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2007 393 136 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 378 137 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2009 371 134 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2010 341 141 0 23 1 0 0 0 506
2011 321 113 0 31 0 0 19 0 484
2012 334 111 0 30 0 0 13 0 488
2013 359 112 0 17 0 0 7 0 495
2014 348 108 0 30 0 0 2 0 488
2015 347 112 0 24 1 0 4 0 488
2016 335 105 2 32 2 0 6 0 482
2017 338 91 1 30 1 0 8 0 469
2018 326 101 1 31 2 0 11 0 472
2019 345 99 3 24 2 0 10 0 483
2020 333 104 1 27 1 1 8 0 475
2021 305 94 3 37 1 0 7 0 447
2022 277 102 2 43 0 0 7 0 431
2023 291 89 5 48 1 0 10 0 444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Star City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 21.6 21.3 n/a
1989 439 29.0 15.1 n/a
1990 436 31.0 14.0 21.8
1991 425 24.0 17.7 19.3
1992 410 24.9 16.4 22
1993 452 27.5 16.4 21.7
1994 463 28.2 16.4 23.1
1995 471 25.9 18.2 25.7
1996 471 25.9 18.2 25.7
1997 454 26.1 17.4 27.5
1998 483 26.1 18.5 26.5
1999 456 16.5 27.6 27
2000 439 33.0 13.3 26
2001 434 34.0 12.8 28.3
2002 419 28.0 15.0 36.8
2003 419 28.0 15.0 36.8
2004 444 31.0 14.3 40.3
2005 513 30.0 17.1 48.9
2006 531 42.0 12.6 52.2
2007 541 52.0 10.4 54.7
2008 535 51.0 10.5 54
2009 526 46.0 11.4 54.4
2010 506 46.3 10.7 55.3
2011 484 34.3 14.1 53.7
2012 488 37.0 13.1 55.3
2013 495 36.0 13.7 57.6
2014 488 35.7 13.6 57.4
2015 488 35.0 13.9 58.6
2016 482 35.0 13.7 59.5
2017 469 34.9 13.4 28.4
2018 472 38.8 12.1 33.7
2019 483 35.6 13.5 51.8
2020 475 36.4 13.0 58.3
2021 447 38.0 11.7 64.7
2022 431 38.9 11.0 66.6
2023 444 36.5 12.1 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Star City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 21.6 21.3 n/a
1989 439 29.0 15.1 n/a
1990 436 31.0 14.0 21.8
1991 425 24.0 17.7 19.3
1992 410 24.9 16.4 22
1993 452 27.5 16.4 21.7
1994 463 28.2 16.4 23.1
1995 471 25.9 18.2 25.7
1996 471 25.9 18.2 25.7
1997 454 26.1 17.4 27.5
1998 483 26.1 18.5 26.5
1999 456 16.5 27.6 27
2000 439 33.0 13.3 26
2001 434 34.0 12.8 28.3
2002 419 28.0 15.0 36.8
2003 419 28.0 15.0 36.8
2004 444 31.0 14.3 40.3
2005 513 30.0 17.1 48.9
2006 531 42.0 12.6 52.2
2007 541 52.0 10.4 54.7
2008 535 51.0 10.5 54
2009 526 46.0 11.4 54.4
2010 506 46.3 10.7 55.3
2011 484 34.3 14.1 53.7
2012 488 37.0 13.1 55.3
2013 495 36.0 13.7 57.6
2014 488 35.7 13.6 57.4
2015 488 35.0 13.9 58.6
2016 482 35.0 13.7 59.5
2017 469 34.9 13.4 28.4
2018 472 38.8 12.1 33.7
2019 483 35.6 13.5 51.8
2020 475 36.4 13.0 58.3
2021 447 38.0 11.7 64.7
2022 431 38.9 11.0 66.6
2023 444 36.5 12.1 62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Star City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $725 (7.0%) $9,705 (93.0%) $10,430

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Star City High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 282 High schoolsRanks 130th of 295 High schools
 35%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English (Star City High School)48.759.7
 11%
   9th Grade English (Star City School District)48.759.7
 11%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Star City High School)19.627.4
 7.8%
   9th Grade Math (Star City School District)19.627.4
 7.8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Star City High School)20.530.6
 10.1%
   9th Grade Science (Star City School District)20.530.6
 10.1%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Star City High School)20.537.9
 17.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Star City School District)20.537.9
 17.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Star City High School)55.757.4
 1.7%
   10th Grade English (Star City School District)55.757.4
 1.7%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Star City High School)1416.9
 2.9%
   10th Grade Math (Star City School District)1416.9
 2.9%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Star City High School)22.222.8
 0.6%
   10th Grade Science (Star City School District)22.222.8
 0.6%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Star City High School)26.231.7
 5.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Star City School District)26.231.7
 5.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Star City High School)10.68.4
 2.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Star City School District)10.68.4
 2.2%
11th Grade English (Star City High School)38.533.6
 4.9%
   11th Grade English (Star City School District)38.533.6
 4.9%
11th Grade Reading (Star City High School)19.220.6
 1.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Star City School District)19.220.6
 1.4%
11th Grade Science (Star City High School)14.414
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (Star City School District)14.414
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students483444
 8.1%
African American9989
 10.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic2448
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White345291
 15.7%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.8%62.2%
 10.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Star City High School

Star City High School ranks 195th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Star City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
Middle : Star City Middle School

Students at Star City High School are 66% White, 20% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Star City High School.


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