Gosnell High School

Summary:

Gosnell High School is a public high school in Gosnell, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 612 students. The school is part of the Gosnell School District, which is ranked 95 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gosnell High School faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, with only 30.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 28% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 69.44%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 students per teacher, which may suggest a more personalized learning environment.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Osceola High School, Manila High School, Armorel High School, and KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School, Gosnell High School's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher test scores, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and in some cases, higher student-teacher ratios. Additionally, Gosnell High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 72nd out of 264 Arkansas high schools in the 2016-2017 school year to 186th out of 305 in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a potential trend of declining performance compared to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 600 Hwy 181
       Gosnell, AR  72315


(870) 532-4010

District: Gosnell School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,350 Help


Feeder schools for Gosnell High School:

Elementary:    Gosnell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  612

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
African American:
25.2%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gosnell High School ranks better than 63.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gosnell High School ranks worse than 61% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), African American (25.2%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gosnell High School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gosnell High School is $10,350.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gosnell High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gosnell High School 122nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Gosnell High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Gosnell High School 186th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Gosnell High School in the ranking list.)

Gosnell School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gosnell School District 95th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gosnell High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.98 170th 208 18.3%
2006 11.40 192nd 206 6.8%
2007 33.60 184th 225 18.2%
2008 43.81 151st 223 32.3%
2009 46.39 153rd 240 36.3%
2010 37.43 192nd 254 24.4%
2011 52.64 147th 264 44.3%
2012 62.89 109th 265 58.9%
2013 70.58 76th 278 72.7%
2014 50.36 153rd 280 45.4%
2015 51.28 120th 275 56.4%
2016 74.96 49th 312 84.3%
2017 74.17 53rd 315 83.2%
2018 66.50 97th 318 69.5%
2019 69.54 82nd 319 74.3%
2021 61.91 121st 330 63.3%
2022 61.69 120th 318 62.3%
2023 57.87 148th 330 55.2%
2024 56.77 122nd 335 63.6%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gosnell High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.89 133rd 232 42.7%
2007 40.42 154th 258 40.3%
2008 38.77 165th 256 35.5%
2009 37.63 178th 261 31.8%
2010 48.38 132nd 262 49.6%
2011 50.68 131st 266 50.8%
2012 47.99 144th 266 45.9%
2013 38.78 184th 271 32.1%
2014 54.13 115th 268 57.1%
2015 33.08 182nd 267 31.8%
2016 57.04 102nd 269 62.1%
2017 64.84 72nd 264 72.7%
2018 59.91 90th 263 65.8%
2019 65.53 73rd 282 74.1%
2021 58.97 93rd 290 67.9%
2022 58.36 104th 282 63.1%
2023 40.07 185th 295 37.3%
2024 40.06 186th 305 39.0%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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 Gosnell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 306 43 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1989 308 44 9 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 370
1990 318 35 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 308 38 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 309 49 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 242 30 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1994 548 69 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 545 60 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 545 60 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1997 521 70 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 521 89 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 491 85 6 20 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2000 512 93 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 629
2001 478 106 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 482 105 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2003 482 105 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2004 472 121 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 465 147 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 475 137 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2007 455 153 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2008 443 140 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2009 439 150 3 27 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2010 427 158 3 32 1 0 0 0 621
2011 462 174 5 31 1 0 2 0 675
2012 442 158 4 29 1 0 7 0 641
2013 437 178 4 26 0 0 10 0 655
2014 444 155 4 24 0 0 13 0 640
2015 416 153 2 29 0 0 17 0 617
2016 429 134 2 26 1 0 13 0 605
2017 410 149 0 29 1 0 11 0 600
2018 404 151 0 36 1 1 13 0 606
2019 389 138 0 46 0 1 15 0 589
2020 396 122 2 47 0 1 17 0 585
2021 398 128 3 54 0 0 24 0 607
2022 376 145 4 55 0 0 27 0 607
2023 371 154 5 52 0 0 30 0 612

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 Gosnell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 27.2 13.3 n/a
1989 370 35.0 10.5 n/a
1990 369 36.0 10.2 77.2
1991 364 26.2 13.8 3.6
1992 375 25.3 14.8 8.8
1993 280 35.0 8.0 10
1994 635 35.0 18.1 19.1
1995 617 37.9 16.3 21.7
1996 617 37.9 16.3 21.7
1997 609 37.8 16.1 22.7
1998 635 37.8 16.8 20.3
1999 604 26.9 22.5 31
2000 629 46.0 13.7 32.1
2001 604 49.0 12.3 35.4
2002 599 40.0 15.0 43.4
2003 599 40.0 15.0 43.4
2004 606 46.0 13.2 46.7
2005 628 39.0 16.1 57.5
2006 630 48.0 13.1 56.8
2007 633 50.0 12.7 63.3
2008 603 52.0 11.6 55.2
2009 620 48.0 12.9 57.6
2010 621 52.0 11.9 62.8
2011 675 56.5 11.9 60.3
2012 641 53.3 12.0 60.7
2013 655 54.2 12.0 64.3
2014 640 56.0 11.4 62.3
2015 617 52.0 11.8 65
2016 605 54.0 11.2 71.9
2017 600 53.0 11.3 40.5
2018 606 53.4 11.3 44.2
2019 589 73.3 8.0 67.1
2020 585 70.1 8.3 72
2021 607 66.6 9.1 73.1
2022 607 64.8 9.3 74.3
2023 612 56.6 10.8 69.4

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 Gosnell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 27.2 13.3 n/a
1989 370 35.0 10.5 n/a
1990 369 36.0 10.2 77.2
1991 364 26.2 13.8 3.6
1992 375 25.3 14.8 8.8
1993 280 35.0 8.0 10
1994 635 35.0 18.1 19.1
1995 617 37.9 16.3 21.7
1996 617 37.9 16.3 21.7
1997 609 37.8 16.1 22.7
1998 635 37.8 16.8 20.3
1999 604 26.9 22.5 31
2000 629 46.0 13.7 32.1
2001 604 49.0 12.3 35.4
2002 599 40.0 15.0 43.4
2003 599 40.0 15.0 43.4
2004 606 46.0 13.2 46.7
2005 628 39.0 16.1 57.5
2006 630 48.0 13.1 56.8
2007 633 50.0 12.7 63.3
2008 603 52.0 11.6 55.2
2009 620 48.0 12.9 57.6
2010 621 52.0 11.9 62.8
2011 675 56.5 11.9 60.3
2012 641 53.3 12.0 60.7
2013 655 54.2 12.0 64.3
2014 640 56.0 11.4 62.3
2015 617 52.0 11.8 65
2016 605 54.0 11.2 71.9
2017 600 53.0 11.3 40.5
2018 606 53.4 11.3 44.2
2019 589 73.3 8.0 67.1
2020 585 70.1 8.3 72
2021 607 66.6 9.1 73.1
2022 607 64.8 9.3 74.3
2023 612 56.6 10.8 69.4

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 Gosnell High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $931 (9.0%) $9,419 (91.0%) $10,350

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gosnell High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 330 Middle schools
 19.1%
Ranks 73rd of 282 High schoolsRanks 185th of 295 High schools
 36.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Gosnell High School)82.681.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade English (Gosnell School District)82.681.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Gosnell High School)58.746.4
 12.3%
   7th Grade Math (Gosnell School District)58.746.4
 12.3%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Gosnell High School)49.648.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade Science (Gosnell School District)49.648.4
 1.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Gosnell High School)34.937.1
 2.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Gosnell School District)34.937.1
 2.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Gosnell High School)79.168.4
 10.7%
   8th Grade English (Gosnell School District)79.168.4
 10.7%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Gosnell High School)62.737.9
 24.8%
   8th Grade Math (Gosnell School District)62.737.9
 24.8%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Gosnell High School)51.726.3
 25.4%
   8th Grade Science (Gosnell School District)51.726.3
 25.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Gosnell High School)56.743.2
 13.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Gosnell School District)56.743.2
 13.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Gosnell High School)59.544.4
 15.1%
   9th Grade English (Gosnell School District)59.544.4
 15.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Gosnell High School)41.624.3
 17.3%
   9th Grade Math (Gosnell School District)41.624.3
 17.3%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Gosnell High School)30.330.5
 0.2%
   9th Grade Science (Gosnell School District)30.330.5
 0.2%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Gosnell High School)34.928.7
 6.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Gosnell School District)34.928.7
 6.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Gosnell High School)58.141.3
 16.8%
   10th Grade English (Gosnell School District)58.141.3
 16.8%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Gosnell High School)46.215.1
 31.1%
   10th Grade Math (Gosnell School District)46.215.1
 31.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Gosnell High School)48.424.7
 23.7%
   10th Grade Science (Gosnell School District)48.424.7
 23.7%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Gosnell High School)35.530.4
 5.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Gosnell School District)35.530.4
 5.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gosnell High School)29.825
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gosnell School District)29.825
 4.8%
11th Grade English (Gosnell High School)59.660.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade English (Gosnell School District)59.660.9
 1.3%
11th Grade Reading (Gosnell High School)22.834.4
 11.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Gosnell School District)22.834.4
 11.6%
11th Grade Science (Gosnell High School)22.818.8
 4%
   11th Grade Science (Gosnell School District)22.818.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students589612
 3.9%
African American138154
 11.6%
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic4652
 13%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White389371
 4.6%
Two or More Races1530
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%69.4%
 2.4%


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Gosnell High School ranks 186th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 612 students attended Gosnell High School.

Gosnell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gosnell Elementary School

Students at Gosnell High School are 61% White, 25% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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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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