Alpena High School

Summary:

Alpena High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Alpena, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Alpena School District, which is ranked 67 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Alpena High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 33rd to 161st out of Arkansas high schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 52nd out of 305 high schools and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. While Alpena High School performs better than the state average in English Language Arts and Science, it lags behind in Mathematics, with only 30.8% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school also struggles with proficiency in Geometry and Algebra.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Valley Springs High School and Harrison High School, which rank among the top 20 high schools in Arkansas, Alpena High School generally performs lower. However, the school outperforms the nearby Omaha High School, which has lower academic achievement and a lower school ranking. With a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.27% to 64.26% over the past three school years, Alpena High School may be facing challenges in serving its economically disadvantaged student population and maintaining consistent academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 300 Denver St Bldg A
       Alpena, AR  72611


(870) 437-2228

District: Alpena School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,073 Help


Feeder schools for Alpena High School:

Elementary:    Alpena Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  3.6 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
3.8%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alpena High School ranks worse than 53.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alpena High School ranks better than 83% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alpena High School is 3.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alpena High School is $10,073.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alpena High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Alpena High School 180th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Alpena High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Alpena High School 52nd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Alpena High School in the ranking list.)

Alpena School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpena School District 67th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alpena High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.71 148th 208 28.8%
2006 49.72 112th 206 45.6%
2007 57.70 95th 225 57.8%
2008 66.90 69th 223 69.1%
2010 61.89 102nd 254 59.8%
2011 65.13 98th 264 62.9%
2012 53.34 146th 265 44.9%
2013 41.85 186th 278 33.1%
2014 44.57 179th 280 36.1%
2015 40.91 159th 275 42.2%
2016 40.70 201st 312 35.6%
2017 81.23 30th 315 90.5%
2018 80.16 41st 318 87.1%
2019 79.48 48th 319 85.0%
2021 44.60 202nd 330 38.8%
2022 48.63 171st 318 46.2%
2023 39.25 215th 330 34.8%
2024 45.47 180th 335 46.3%
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 Alpena High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.98 42nd 232 81.9%
2007 70.53 33rd 258 87.2%
2008 72.65 26th 256 89.8%
2009 79.28 14th 261 94.6%
2010 75.21 19th 262 92.7%
2011 66.07 53rd 266 80.1%
2012 74.07 30th 266 88.7%
2013 79.05 19th 271 93.0%
2014 69.09 46th 268 82.8%
2015 48.11 98th 267 63.3%
2016 49.92 128th 269 52.4%
2017 30.35 205th 264 22.3%
2018 52.38 127th 263 51.7%
2019 74.93 41st 282 85.5%
2021 79.86 33rd 290 88.6%
2022 69.66 57th 282 79.8%
2023 46.46 161st 295 45.4%
2024 72.86 52nd 305 83.0%
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 Alpena High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 250 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1990 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1991 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1992 227 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1994 226 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1995 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1996 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1997 248 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1998 229 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1999 215 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2000 205 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2001 223 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2002 229 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 229 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 235 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 233 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 276 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 277 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 270 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 245 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2010 230 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 237
2011 234 2 0 7 0 0 5 0 248
2012 225 0 0 9 0 0 6 0 240
2013 218 0 2 11 0 0 6 0 237
2014 192 1 2 4 3 0 4 0 206
2015 209 1 0 7 3 0 6 0 226
2016 206 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 218
2017 218 0 0 8 1 0 2 0 229
2018 231 2 0 6 0 0 4 0 243
2019 228 2 0 5 0 0 3 0 238
2020 220 2 3 5 0 0 4 0 234
2021 215 2 3 8 0 0 2 0 230
2022 213 2 1 10 0 0 1 0 227
2023 219 4 2 9 0 0 1 0 235

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 Alpena High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 15.6 16.0 n/a
1989 221 20.0 11.0 n/a
1990 210 18.0 11.6 16.7
1991 215 14.8 14.5 17.2
1992 228 15.3 14.9 21.9
1993 237 15.7 15.1 24.9
1994 228 15.7 14.5 26.8
1995 247 14.6 16.9 30.4
1996 247 14.6 16.9 30.4
1997 249 16.8 14.8 32.1
1998 233 16.8 13.9 26.2
1999 220 10.2 21.6 39.1
2000 208 23.0 9.0 38.5
2001 226 22.0 10.3 51.8
2002 232 20.0 11.6 37.9
2003 232 20.0 11.6 37.9
2004 239 22.0 10.9 44.4
2005 235 23.0 10.2 40.4
2006 279 28.0 10.0 45.2
2007 282 28.0 10.1 52.1
2008 276 27.0 10.2 42.8
2009 252 29.0 8.7 45.6
2010 237 33.3 8.1 45.6
2011 248 25.1 9.8 48
2012 240 23.3 10.2 50.4
2013 237 21.4 11.0 51.5
2014 206 18.8 10.9 54.4
2015 226 19.0 11.8 65.9
2016 218 22.0 9.9 54.6
2017 229 22.6 10.0 33.6
2018 243 20.0 12.1 31.3
2019 238 n/a n/a 61.8
2020 234 63.0 3.7 63.7
2021 230 71.3 3.2 59.6
2022 227 49.3 4.6 57.3
2023 235 64.1 3.6 64.3

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 Alpena High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 15.6 16.0 n/a
1989 221 20.0 11.0 n/a
1990 210 18.0 11.6 16.7
1991 215 14.8 14.5 17.2
1992 228 15.3 14.9 21.9
1993 237 15.7 15.1 24.9
1994 228 15.7 14.5 26.8
1995 247 14.6 16.9 30.4
1996 247 14.6 16.9 30.4
1997 249 16.8 14.8 32.1
1998 233 16.8 13.9 26.2
1999 220 10.2 21.6 39.1
2000 208 23.0 9.0 38.5
2001 226 22.0 10.3 51.8
2002 232 20.0 11.6 37.9
2003 232 20.0 11.6 37.9
2004 239 22.0 10.9 44.4
2005 235 23.0 10.2 40.4
2006 279 28.0 10.0 45.2
2007 282 28.0 10.1 52.1
2008 276 27.0 10.2 42.8
2009 252 29.0 8.7 45.6
2010 237 33.3 8.1 45.6
2011 248 25.1 9.8 48
2012 240 23.3 10.2 50.4
2013 237 21.4 11.0 51.5
2014 206 18.8 10.9 54.4
2015 226 19.0 11.8 65.9
2016 218 22.0 9.9 54.6
2017 229 22.6 10.0 33.6
2018 243 20.0 12.1 31.3
2019 238 n/a n/a 61.8
2020 234 63.0 3.7 63.7
2021 230 71.3 3.2 59.6
2022 227 49.3 4.6 57.3
2023 235 64.1 3.6 64.3

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 Alpena High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,489 (14.8%) $8,584 (85.2%) $10,073

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alpena High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 215th of 330 Middle schools
 50.1%
Ranks 41st of 282 High schoolsRanks 161st of 295 High schools
 40%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Alpena High School)88.257.2
 31%
   7th Grade English (Alpena School District)88.257.2
 31%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Alpena High School)61.832.1
 29.7%
   7th Grade Math (Alpena School District)61.832.1
 29.7%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Alpena High School)55.921.4
 34.5%
   7th Grade Science (Alpena School District)55.921.4
 34.5%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Alpena High School)64.725
 39.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Alpena School District)64.725
 39.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Alpena High School)80.964.4
 16.5%
   8th Grade English (Alpena School District)80.964.4
 16.5%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Alpena High School)6237.7
 24.3%
   8th Grade Math (Alpena School District)6237.7
 24.3%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Alpena High School)47.637.2
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Alpena School District)47.637.2
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Alpena High School)57.146.5
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Alpena School District)57.146.5
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Alpena High School)72.167.5
 4.6%
   9th Grade English (Alpena School District)72.167.5
 4.6%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Alpena High School)58.227.5
 30.7%
   9th Grade Math (Alpena School District)58.227.5
 30.7%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Alpena High School)51.140
 11.1%
   9th Grade Science (Alpena School District)51.140
 11.1%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Alpena High School)51.247.5
 3.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Alpena School District)51.247.5
 3.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Alpena High School)59.435.9
 23.5%
   10th Grade English (Alpena School District)59.435.9
 23.5%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Alpena High School)34.412.8
 21.6%
   10th Grade Math (Alpena School District)34.412.8
 21.6%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Alpena High School)46.912.8
 34.1%
   10th Grade Science (Alpena School District)46.912.8
 34.1%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Alpena High School)46.912.8
 34.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Alpena School District)46.912.8
 34.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alpena High School)13.320
 6.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Alpena School District)13.320
 6.7%
11th Grade English (Alpena High School)46.753.3
 6.6%
   11th Grade English (Alpena School District)46.753.3
 6.6%
11th Grade Reading (Alpena High School)3036.7
 6.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Alpena School District)3036.7
 6.7%
11th Grade Science (Alpena High School)23.336.7
 13.4%
   11th Grade Science (Alpena School District)23.336.7
 13.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238235
 1.3%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White228219
 3.9%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%64.3%
 2.5%


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Alpena High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alpena Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Alpena High School.

Alpena High School ranks 52nd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Alpena High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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