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Arkadelphia High School

Summary:

Arkadelphia High School is a public high school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 586 students. The school is part of the Arkadelphia School District, which is ranked 150 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Arkadelphia High School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (27.8%) and Mathematics (9.7%) for all grades were significantly lower than the state averages of 33.8% and 26.8%, respectively. The school's performance in Geometry is particularly concerning, with 0% proficiency rates in 11th and 12th grades, compared to the state average of 4.8%. Additionally, Arkadelphia High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.17% in 2020-2021 to 46.8% in 2021-2022, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, the comparison to nearby schools reveals a mixed picture. Gurdon High School, located 15.61 miles from Arkadelphia High School, also underperforms the state average in most academic areas, with proficiency rates significantly lower than Arkadelphia High School. In contrast, Bismarck High School, located 14.03 miles from Arkadelphia High School, consistently outperforms both Arkadelphia High School and the state average in various subjects, with proficiency rates often exceeding 40%. Ouachita High School, located 11.18 miles from Arkadelphia High School, shows a mixed performance, with some areas where it outperforms Arkadelphia High School and others where it underperforms.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 401 High School Rd
       Arkadelphia, AR  71923

(870) 246-7373

District: Arkadelphia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,858 Help


Feeder schools for Arkadelphia High School:

Elementary:    Louisa Perritt Primary
    Peake Elementary School
Middle:    Goza Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.5%
African American:
35.5%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arkadelphia High School ranks worse than 58% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.5%), African American (35.5%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arkadelphia High School is 7.2. (See more...)
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Compare Arkadelphia High School employs 78.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arkadelphia High School is $12,858.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arkadelphia High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Arkadelphia High School 177th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Arkadelphia High School in the ranking list.)

Arkadelphia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkadelphia School District 150th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arkadelphia High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.15 137th 232 40.9%
2007 33.81 182nd 258 29.5%
2008 45.53 129th 256 49.6%
2009 37.22 181st 261 30.7%
2010 38.05 183rd 262 30.2%
2011 31.84 204th 266 23.3%
2012 35.05 190th 266 28.6%
2013 38.31 187th 271 31.0%
2014 38.32 182nd 268 32.1%
2015 36.24 164th 267 38.6%
2016 36.06 192nd 269 28.6%
2017 50.48 133rd 264 49.6%
2018 53.76 119th 263 54.8%
2019 55.38 123rd 282 56.4%
2021 34.86 210th 290 27.6%
2022 52.46 123rd 282 56.4%
2023 55.80 123rd 295 58.3%
2024 42.52 177th 305 42.0%
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 Arkadelphia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 358 143 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1989 332 148 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1990 332 129 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 319 140 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 331 126 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 324 130 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1994 335 136 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 343 158 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1996 343 158 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1997 306 186 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 305 186 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 297 191 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 317 194 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 315 204 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 404 251 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2003 404 251 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2004 397 253 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2005 414 247 7 16 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2006 410 257 9 17 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2007 405 240 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2008 389 225 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2009 397 201 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2010 371 196 6 19 0 0 0 0 592
2011 353 194 5 20 0 0 2 0 574
2012 329 202 4 28 0 0 5 0 568
2013 353 204 6 28 2 0 5 0 598
2014 341 189 6 26 1 0 10 0 573
2015 324 184 6 21 3 1 11 0 550
2016 329 189 9 22 4 1 13 0 567
2017 280 188 8 25 2 1 14 0 518
2018 257 188 10 43 2 1 11 0 512
2019 258 187 9 45 1 1 11 0 512
2020 269 195 7 53 0 1 9 0 534
2021 280 193 7 58 0 1 14 0 553
2022 306 198 4 53 0 1 17 0 579
2023 295 206 5 58 0 0 22 0 586
2024 284 204 5 52 1 0 28 0 574

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 Arkadelphia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 31.2 16.0 n/a
1989 482 36.0 13.3 n/a
1990 464 35.0 13.2 18.1
1991 461 28.9 15.9 17.8
1992 462 29.8 15.5 15.2
1993 457 29.0 15.8 19
1994 474 31.5 15.0 20
1995 505 31.8 15.9 24.8
1996 505 31.8 15.9 24.8
1997 498 31.6 15.8 24.3
1998 503 31.6 15.9 20.1
1999 500 20.4 24.5 30
2000 526 33.0 15.9 32.7
2001 536 34.0 15.8 32.8
2002 681 41.0 16.6 34.5
2003 681 41.0 16.6 34.5
2004 672 42.0 16.0 35
2005 685 43.0 15.9 38.7
2006 695 51.0 13.6 35.7
2007 663 50.0 13.3 48.6
2008 628 50.0 12.6 40.4
2009 614 51.0 12.0 43
2010 592 54.0 10.9 43.8
2011 574 48.9 11.7 43.7
2012 568 49.6 11.4 46
2013 598 46.2 12.9 46.5
2014 573 48.3 11.8 46.2
2015 550 46.0 11.9 44.7
2016 567 48.0 11.8 44.3
2017 518 47.3 10.9 28.8
2018 512 47.4 10.7 21.7
2019 512 53.0 9.6 47.7
2020 534 49.3 10.8 44
2021 553 53.0 10.4 36.2
2022 579 56.4 10.2 46.8
2023 586 63.4 9.2 45.9
2024 574 78.7 7.2 55.1

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 Arkadelphia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 31.2 16.0 n/a
1989 482 36.0 13.3 n/a
1990 464 35.0 13.2 18.1
1991 461 28.9 15.9 17.8
1992 462 29.8 15.5 15.2
1993 457 29.0 15.8 19
1994 474 31.5 15.0 20
1995 505 31.8 15.9 24.8
1996 505 31.8 15.9 24.8
1997 498 31.6 15.8 24.3
1998 503 31.6 15.9 20.1
1999 500 20.4 24.5 30
2000 526 33.0 15.9 32.7
2001 536 34.0 15.8 32.8
2002 681 41.0 16.6 34.5
2003 681 41.0 16.6 34.5
2004 672 42.0 16.0 35
2005 685 43.0 15.9 38.7
2006 695 51.0 13.6 35.7
2007 663 50.0 13.3 48.6
2008 628 50.0 12.6 40.4
2009 614 51.0 12.0 43
2010 592 54.0 10.9 43.8
2011 574 48.9 11.7 43.7
2012 568 49.6 11.4 46
2013 598 46.2 12.9 46.5
2014 573 48.3 11.8 46.2
2015 550 46.0 11.9 44.7
2016 567 48.0 11.8 44.3
2017 518 47.3 10.9 28.8
2018 512 47.4 10.7 21.7
2019 512 53.0 9.6 47.7
2020 534 49.3 10.8 44
2021 553 53.0 10.4 36.2
2022 579 56.4 10.2 46.8
2023 586 63.4 9.2 45.9
2024 574 78.7 7.2 55.1

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 Arkadelphia High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,184 (9.2%) $11,674 (90.8%) $12,858

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arkadelphia 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 123rd of 282 High schoolsRanks 123rd of 295 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English (Arkadelphia High School)56.855.2
 1.6%
   9th Grade English (Arkadelphia School District)56.855.2
 1.6%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Arkadelphia High School)36.522.7
 13.8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkadelphia School District)36.522.7
 13.8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Arkadelphia High School)30.930.5
 0.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkadelphia School District)30.930.5
 0.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia High School)34.542.2
 7.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia School District)34.542.2
 7.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Arkadelphia High School)56.957.2
 0.3%
   10th Grade English (Arkadelphia School District)56.957.2
 0.3%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Arkadelphia High School)26.715.2
 11.5%
   10th Grade Math (Arkadelphia School District)26.715.2
 11.5%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Arkadelphia High School)32.825.4
 7.4%
   10th Grade Science (Arkadelphia School District)32.825.4
 7.4%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia High School)26.740.5
 13.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia School District)26.740.5
 13.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arkadelphia High School)24.112.4
 11.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arkadelphia School District)24.112.4
 11.7%
11th Grade English (Arkadelphia High School)50.945
 5.9%
   11th Grade English (Arkadelphia School District)50.945
 5.9%
11th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia High School)31.327.9
 3.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Arkadelphia School District)31.327.9
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Arkadelphia High School)25.921.7
 4.2%
   11th Grade Science (Arkadelphia School District)25.921.7
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students512586
 14.5%
African American187206
 10.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic4558
 28.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White258295
 14.3%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%45.9%
 1.8%

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Students at Arkadelphia High School are 49% White, 36% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Arkadelphia High School ranks 177th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Arkadelphia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Louisa Perritt Primary
Elementary : Peake Elementary School
Middle : Goza Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 574 students attended Arkadelphia High School.


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