Rector High School

Summary:

Rector High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Rector, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Rector School District, which is ranked 191 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rector High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (21%), Reading (22.2%), and Mathematics (30.7%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, ranking 211 out of 305 in the 2023-2024 school year with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Rector High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.17% to 67.06% over the past three school years, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Rector High School to the nearby Corning High School, Paragould High School, Piggott High School, and Marmaduke High School, Rector High School generally underperforms in academic proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, Marmaduke High School, which is the closest school to Rector High School (7.16 miles away), outperforms Rector High School in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates. Addressing these academic challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the school's socioeconomic factors, resource allocation, and targeted instructional strategies to support student success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 604 W 5th St
       Rector, AR  72461


(870) 595-3553

District: Rector School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,128 Help


Feeder schools for Rector High School:

Elementary:    Rector Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Compare Details Rector High School ranks worse than 76.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rector High School ranks worse than 69.2% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (3.6%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rector High School is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rector High School is $10,128.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rector High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rector High School 255th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Rector High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Rector High School 211th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Rector High School in the ranking list.)

Rector School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rector School District 191st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rector High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 21.37 181st 208 13.0%
2006 39.85 146th 206 29.1%
2007 26.21 194th 225 13.8%
2008 33.09 182nd 223 18.4%
2009 54.16 125th 240 47.9%
2010 63.93 93rd 254 63.4%
2011 60.32 114th 264 56.8%
2012 38.94 191st 265 27.9%
2013 45.82 169th 278 39.2%
2014 44.58 178th 280 36.4%
2015 19.65 238th 275 13.5%
2016 25.25 259th 312 17.0%
2017 25.76 258th 315 18.1%
2018 48.55 172nd 318 45.9%
2019 47.30 189th 319 40.8%
2021 41.36 211th 330 36.1%
2022 34.36 233rd 318 26.7%
2023 37.03 221st 330 33.0%
2024 29.39 255th 335 23.9%
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 Rector High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.72 16th 232 93.1%
2007 58.11 73rd 258 71.7%
2008 28.63 198th 256 22.7%
2009 39.77 167th 261 36.0%
2010 60.38 76th 262 71.0%
2011 29.74 209th 266 21.4%
2012 58.20 100th 266 62.4%
2013 47.93 143rd 271 47.2%
2014 28.20 215th 268 19.8%
2015 22.37 235th 267 12.0%
2016 30.46 215th 269 20.1%
2017 40.47 171st 264 35.2%
2018 37.10 189th 263 28.1%
2019 42.88 177th 282 37.2%
2021 48.49 146th 290 49.7%
2022 52.07 125th 282 55.7%
2023 33.85 211th 295 28.5%
2024 34.21 211th 305 30.8%
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 Rector High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 362 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 357 n/a n/a n/a 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1990 348 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 364 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 408 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1993 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 384 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 375 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 375 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 344 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 327 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2001 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 303 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 303 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 314 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 334 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2006 309 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 301 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 313 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 305 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 281 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 282
2011 264 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 266
2012 255 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 256
2013 252 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 255
2014 246 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 248
2015 266 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 274
2016 270 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 278
2017 260 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 268
2018 255 0 1 6 0 0 1 0 263
2019 257 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 264
2020 253 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 263
2021 246 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 255
2022 242 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 251
2023 236 0 2 9 0 0 1 0 248

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 Rector High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 24.4 14.9 n/a
1989 357 28.0 12.7 n/a
1990 350 27.0 12.9 20.6
1991 368 23.5 15.6 19.8
1992 408 22.8 17.8 18.9
1993 367 27.0 13.6 20.4
1994 384 22.2 17.3 16.9
1995 375 21.9 17.1 20.5
1996 375 21.9 17.1 20.5
1997 344 22.4 15.4 26.5
1998 327 22.4 14.6 30
1999 309 13.3 23.2 34.3
2000 293 30.0 9.8 33.4
2001 303 29.0 10.4 27.1
2002 305 24.0 12.7 46.6
2003 305 24.0 12.7 46.6
2004 316 26.0 12.2 37.3
2005 336 26.0 12.9 39.6
2006 311 28.0 11.1 38.9
2007 304 30.0 10.1 46.1
2008 314 29.0 10.8 48.7
2009 306 29.0 10.6 48
2010 282 27.5 10.0 50
2011 266 25.4 10.4 48.1
2012 256 24.0 10.6 55.1
2013 255 24.1 10.5 60.4
2014 248 23.9 10.3 52
2015 274 22.0 12.4 64.2
2016 278 24.0 11.5 66.5
2017 268 22.9 11.7 42.5
2018 263 22.6 11.6 43.7
2019 264 26.0 10.1 67.4
2020 263 20.1 13.0 67.3
2021 255 21.5 11.8 67.1
2022 251 20.8 12.0 58.2
2023 248 20.5 12.0 64.9

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 Rector High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 24.4 14.9 n/a
1989 357 28.0 12.7 n/a
1990 350 27.0 12.9 20.6
1991 368 23.5 15.6 19.8
1992 408 22.8 17.8 18.9
1993 367 27.0 13.6 20.4
1994 384 22.2 17.3 16.9
1995 375 21.9 17.1 20.5
1996 375 21.9 17.1 20.5
1997 344 22.4 15.4 26.5
1998 327 22.4 14.6 30
1999 309 13.3 23.2 34.3
2000 293 30.0 9.8 33.4
2001 303 29.0 10.4 27.1
2002 305 24.0 12.7 46.6
2003 305 24.0 12.7 46.6
2004 316 26.0 12.2 37.3
2005 336 26.0 12.9 39.6
2006 311 28.0 11.1 38.9
2007 304 30.0 10.1 46.1
2008 314 29.0 10.8 48.7
2009 306 29.0 10.6 48
2010 282 27.5 10.0 50
2011 266 25.4 10.4 48.1
2012 256 24.0 10.6 55.1
2013 255 24.1 10.5 60.4
2014 248 23.9 10.3 52
2015 274 22.0 12.4 64.2
2016 278 24.0 11.5 66.5
2017 268 22.9 11.7 42.5
2018 263 22.6 11.6 43.7
2019 264 26.0 10.1 67.4
2020 263 20.1 13.0 67.3
2021 255 21.5 11.8 67.1
2022 251 20.8 12.0 58.2
2023 248 20.5 12.0 64.9

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 Rector High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $637 (6.3%) $9,491 (93.7%) $10,128

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rector High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 189th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 221st of 330 Middle schools
 7.7%
Ranks 177th of 282 High schoolsRanks 211th of 295 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Rector High School)65.269.5
 4.3%
   7th Grade English (Rector School District)65.269.5
 4.3%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Rector High School)39.134.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Rector School District)39.134.7
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Rector High School)43.421.7
 21.7%
   7th Grade Science (Rector School District)43.421.7
 21.7%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Rector High School)34.821.7
 13.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Rector School District)34.821.7
 13.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Rector High School)72.972.9
   8th Grade English (Rector School District)72.972.9
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Rector High School)45.929.7
 16.2%
   8th Grade Math (Rector School District)45.929.7
 16.2%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Rector High School)5027
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Rector School District)5027
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Rector High School)5048.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Rector School District)5048.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Rector High School)44.222.8
 21.4%
   9th Grade English (Rector School District)44.222.8
 21.4%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Rector High School)23.314.3
 9%
   9th Grade Math (Rector School District)23.314.3
 9%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Rector High School)23.217.2
 6%
   9th Grade Science (Rector School District)23.217.2
 6%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Rector High School)25.631.4
 5.8%
   9th Grade Reading (Rector School District)25.631.4
 5.8%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Rector High School)53.650
 3.6%
   10th Grade English (Rector School District)53.650
 3.6%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Rector High School)19.518.4
 1.1%
   10th Grade Math (Rector School District)19.518.4
 1.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Rector High School)31.726.3
 5.4%
   10th Grade Science (Rector School District)31.726.3
 5.4%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Rector High School)21.929
 7.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Rector School District)21.929
 7.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rector High School)28.620.5
 8.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Rector School District)28.620.5
 8.1%
11th Grade English (Rector High School)57.138.5
 18.6%
   11th Grade English (Rector School District)57.138.5
 18.6%
11th Grade Reading (Rector High School)34.335.9
 1.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Rector School District)34.335.9
 1.6%
11th Grade Science (Rector High School)2035.9
 15.9%
   11th Grade Science (Rector School District)2035.9
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264248
 6.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White257236
 8.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.4%64.9%
 2.5%


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Rector High School ranks 211th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Rector High School.

Rector High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rector Elementary School

Students at Rector High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.


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