Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

Summary:

Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Cave City, Arkansas, part of the Cave City School District, which is ranked 18th out of 252 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 371 students, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Arkansas over the past decade, currently ranking 27th out of 305 high schools statewide.

Cave City High consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, with 44.6% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts compared to the state's 33.8%, and 36.3% proficient in ATLAS/Algebra versus the state's 26.8%. The school also focuses strongly on college readiness, with 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English, higher than the state average of 46%. Additionally, Cave City High has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.6 to 6.8 over the past three years, significantly lower than the state average and nearby schools.

While Cave City High's academic performance is impressive, it's worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Melbourne High School, also demonstrate strong academic results, with a statewide ranking of 15th and higher proficiency rates in several subjects. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 72.24% to 75.55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. This suggests the school may need to allocate resources and implement strategies to address the unique needs of its student population, particularly in areas like Geometry proficiency, where the school has room for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

620 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521

(870) 283-5392

District: Cave City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,601

Feeder schools for Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School:

Elementary:	Cave City Elementary School
Middle:	Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory

Student/teacher ratio: 5.9

Number of students: 371

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.7%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School is 5.9. (See more...)

Compare Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School employs 62.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School is $10,601.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School 27^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School in the ranking list.)

Cave City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cave City School District 18^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	40.66	135^th	232	41.8%
2007	57.84	75^th	258	70.9%
2008	47.42	118^th	256	53.9%
2009	57.51	87^th	261	66.7%
2010	65.68	52^nd	262	80.2%
2011	63.76	61^st	266	77.1%
2012	55.27	116^th	266	56.4%
2013	62.81	76^th	271	72.0%
2014	59.06	92^nd	268	65.7%
2015	70.66	36^th	267	86.5%
2016	80.09	37^th	269	86.2%
2019	56.59	114^th	282	59.6%
2021	55.61	111^th	290	61.7%
2022	70.25	56^th	282	80.1%
2023	69.17	66^th	295	77.6%
2024	81.37	27^th	305	91.1%

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	285	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	292
1989	436	9	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	446
1990	445	10	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	458
1991	448	8	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
1992	468	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
1993	489	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	503
1994	475	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	488
1995	477	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
1996	477	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
1997	467	9	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	481
1998	461	8	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	472
1999	447	6	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	456
2000	451	3	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	461
2001	438	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	447
2002	417	3	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	425
2003	417	3	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	425
2004	422	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	426
2005	448	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	453
2006	471	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	479
2007	525	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	532
2008	395	2	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	403
2009	425	2	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	434
2010	417	3	1	7	2	0	0	430
2011	417	2	1	6	1	0	0	427
2012	417	1	1	6	0	0	0	425
2013	401	4	2	6	0	0	1	414
2014	387	2	5	5	0	0	0	399
2015	386	4	3	7	0	0	1	401
2016	374	4	1	9	0	0	1	389
2017	388	3	2	12	1	0	4	410
2018	349	5	2	12	2	0	3	373
2019	385	4	2	15	1	0	3	410
2020	384	5	1	18	0	2	2	412
2021	361	4	0	16	0	0	2	383
2022	389	3	0	13	1	1	2	409
2023	351	5	0	10	1	1	3	371

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	292	28.9	10.1	n/a
1989	446	27.0	16.5	n/a
1990	458	30.0	15.2	29.5
1991	458	27.0	16.9	22.7
1992	477	30.7	15.5	24.9
1993	503	29.2	17.2	25.6
1994	488	29.4	16.6	25
1995	487	29.6	16.5	33.3
1996	487	29.6	16.5	33.3
1997	481	27.2	17.7	31.2
1998	472	27.2	17.4	34.3
1999	456	16.0	28.5	34.2
2000	461	36.0	12.8	33
2001	447	36.0	12.4	35.8
2002	425	27.0	15.7	38.6
2003	425	27.0	15.7	38.6
2004	426	30.0	14.2	45.8
2005	453	30.0	15.1	53.9
2006	479	26.0	18.4	48.4
2007	532	40.0	13.3	52.4
2008	403	43.0	9.4	51.9
2009	434	40.0	10.9	61.8
2010	430	35.4	10.4	63.5
2011	427	32.7	13.0	59
2012	425	34.1	12.4	65.4
2013	414	33.2	12.4	68.1
2014	399	32.9	12.1	64.7
2015	401	34.0	11.7	69.1
2016	389	37.0	10.5	76.3
2017	410	47.9	8.5	42.4
2018	373	39.6	9.4	48
2019	410	59.0	6.9	76.8
2020	412	63.5	6.4	75.5
2021	383	68.1	5.6	73.4
2022	409	59.6	6.8	75.6
2023	371	62.2	5.9	72.2

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 Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	292	28.9	10.1	n/a
1989	446	27.0	16.5	n/a
1990	458	30.0	15.2	29.5
1991	458	27.0	16.9	22.7
1992	477	30.7	15.5	24.9
1993	503	29.2	17.2	25.6
1994	488	29.4	16.6	25
1995	487	29.6	16.5	33.3
1996	487	29.6	16.5	33.3
1997	481	27.2	17.7	31.2
1998	472	27.2	17.4	34.3
1999	456	16.0	28.5	34.2
2000	461	36.0	12.8	33
2001	447	36.0	12.4	35.8
2002	425	27.0	15.7	38.6
2003	425	27.0	15.7	38.6
2004	426	30.0	14.2	45.8
2005	453	30.0	15.1	53.9
2006	479	26.0	18.4	48.4
2007	532	40.0	13.3	52.4
2008	403	43.0	9.4	51.9
2009	434	40.0	10.9	61.8
2010	430	35.4	10.4	63.5
2011	427	32.7	13.0	59
2012	425	34.1	12.4	65.4
2013	414	33.2	12.4	68.1
2014	399	32.9	12.1	64.7
2015	401	34.0	11.7	69.1
2016	389	37.0	10.5	76.3
2017	410	47.9	8.5	42.4
2018	373	39.6	9.4	48
2019	410	59.0	6.9	76.8
2020	412	63.5	6.4	75.5
2021	383	68.1	5.6	73.4
2022	409	59.6	6.8	75.6
2023	371	62.2	5.9	72.2

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 Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,329 (12.5%)	$9,272 (87.5%)	$10,601

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory 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 114^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 66^th of 295 High schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	65.4	65.9	0.5%
9th Grade English (Cave City School District)	65.4	65.9	0.5%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	38.4	33	5.4%
9th Grade Math (Cave City School District)	38.4	33	5.4%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	36.5	36.5
9th Grade Science (Cave City School District)	36.5	36.5
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	37.4	41.2	3.8%
9th Grade Reading (Cave City School District)	37.4	41.2	3.8%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	56.1	62.7	6.6%
10th Grade English (Cave City School District)	56.1	62.7	6.6%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	30	23.5	6.5%
10th Grade Math (Cave City School District)	30	23.5	6.5%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	34.5	31.3	3.2%
10th Grade Science (Cave City School District)	34.5	31.3	3.2%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	31	37.2	6.2%
10th Grade Reading (Cave City School District)	31	37.2	6.2%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	18.9	24.4	5.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cave City School District)	18.9	24.4	5.5%
11th Grade English (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	42.1	50	7.9%
11th Grade English (Cave City School District)	42.1	50	7.9%
11th Grade Reading (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	24.2	25.6	1.4%
11th Grade Reading (Cave City School District)	24.2	25.6	1.4%
11th Grade Science (Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School)	23.2	22	1.2%
11th Grade Science (Cave City School District)	23.2	22	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	410	371	9.5%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	15	10	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	385	351	8.8%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.8%	72.2%	4.6%

Schools Near Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)				ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School	Public, Charter	9-12	620 N Main St	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5392	371	62	5.9	72.2%	351 (94.6%)	5 (1.3%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	81.4	27^th of 305 public high schools	91.1%		69.2	66^th of 295 public high schools	77.6%	39				44.5	44.9	44.6				44.5	43.8	44.2						36.8		36.3	100.0	11.7	0.0	0.0	12.5						42.7	12.5		39.5	$10,601	$1,329	$9,272
Uaccb Technical Center	Public	9-12	2005 White Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Uaccb Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 612-2000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hillcrest High School	Public	7-12	146 S Main St	Strawberry	72469	Lawrence County	Hillcrest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 528-3856	181	44	4.0	59.1%	173 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	46.3	160^th of 305 public high schools	47.5%		57.3	117^th of 295 public high schools	60.3%	43		21.5	20.7	35.5	15.3	23.7		21.4	17.2	38.7	19.2	24.6		35.7	34.4	35.1		19.4	0.0	13.0		14.2	0.0		10.6		25.0	31.0	28.1		24.0			24.0	$12,157	$1,193	$10,964
Batesville High School Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1 Pioneer Dr	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 793-6846	973	102	9.5	44.9%	591 (60.7%)	49 (5.0%)	280 (28.8%)	13 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	30 (3.1%)	48	150^th of 305 public high schools	50.8%		56.2	122^nd of 295 public high schools	58.6%	28				27.1	24.0	25.7				29.8	24.8	27.6						23.6		23.5	57.8	8.6	0.0	20.0	16.8					0.0	33.6			33.5	$10,373	$1,896	$8,477
Cedar Ridge High School	Public	6-12	1500 N Hill St	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 799-8691	368	67	5.5	68.2%	334 (90.8%)	7 (1.9%)	22 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	46.8	158^th of 305 public high schools	48.2%		21.7	250^th of 295 public high schools	15.3%	92	28.3	19.1	24.0	31.1	18.0	24.3	28.2	19.2	22.0	27.6	16.0	22.7	30.4	42.5	40.0	37.8		25.8	6.3	20.5		24.3	0.0	0.0	14.3	34.8	31.9	26.0	30.8	0.0	29.8			29.2	$12,622	$1,422	$11,200
Southside Charter High School	Public, Charter	10-12	70 Scott Dr	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2662	446	65	6.9	50.9%	384 (86.1%)	7 (1.6%)	37 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)	60.1	106^th of 305 public high schools	65.2%		72.9	54^th of 295 public high schools	81.7%	52					30.0	30.0					29.3	29.3										18.7	4.5	0.0	15.9						37.8	83.4	0.0	39.4	$9,715	$1,026	$8,688
Melbourne High School	Public	7-12	2270 Lacrosse Rd	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4500	390	59	6.6	43.6%	374 (95.9%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.2	15^th of 305 public high schools	95.1%		93.4	9^th of 295 public high schools	96.9%	6		34.6	33.9	50.0	58.6	45.4		36.4	33.9	50.7	58.6	46.1		43.6	26.3	36.6	40.0	18.8	14.2	21.5		36.3	10.0	0.0	31.8		40.0	33.9	37.0		57.1			57.1	$11,211	$688	$10,523

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