Decatur High School

Summary:

Decatur High School is a public high school in Decatur, Arkansas, serving 171 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Decatur School District, which is ranked 221 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Decatur High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arkansas high schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 187 and 260 out of 263-305 high schools. The school significantly underperforms the state averages across all tested subjects and grade levels, with only 16.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15.1% proficient or better in Algebra, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 26.8%, respectively. Additionally, Decatur High School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a very low-income student population, and a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 3.6 to 4.3, much lower than nearby schools.

While Decatur High School spends $13,540 per student, which is higher than the spending at most nearby schools, the school's academic performance remains significantly behind that of other schools in the area, such as Har-Ber High School, Haas Hall Bentonville, and Bentonville West High School, which have higher student-teacher ratios and lower spending per student but significantly outperform Decatur High School across various academic metrics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722

(479) 752-3983

District: Decatur School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
247^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,540

Feeder schools for Decatur High School:

Elementary:	Decatur Northside Elementary
Middle:	Decatur Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 3.6

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

Hispanic:

36.3%

Asian:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Decatur High School ranks worse than 81% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48%), Hispanic (36.3%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Decatur High School is 3.6. (See more...)

Compare Decatur High School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Decatur High School is $13,540.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Decatur High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur High School 247^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Decatur High School in the ranking list.)

Decatur School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur School District 221^st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Decatur High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	59.34	58^th	232	75.0%
2007	27.56	200^th	258	22.5%
2008	37.89	167^th	256	34.8%
2009	44.01	149^th	261	42.9%
2010	39.53	176^th	262	32.8%
2011	50.66	132^nd	266	50.4%
2012	30.57	209^th	266	21.4%
2013	47.13	149^th	271	45.0%
2014	33.99	200^th	268	25.4%
2015	32.52	187^th	267	30.0%
2016	15.71	245^th	269	8.9%
2017	17.15	236^th	264	10.6%
2018	9.36	243^rd	263	7.6%
2019	12.15	260^th	282	7.8%
2021	20.27	250^th	290	13.8%
2022	21.13	244^th	282	13.5%
2023	37.50	201^st	295	31.9%
2024	25.61	247^th	305	19.0%

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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 Decatur High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	190	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	196
1989	200	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	207
1990	190	0	0	6	8	n/a	n/a	204
1991	200	0	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	208
1992	191	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	195
1993	205	0	0	2	7	n/a	n/a	214
1994	212	0	1	4	7	n/a	n/a	224
1995	232	0	0	4	9	n/a	n/a	245
1996	232	0	0	4	9	n/a	n/a	245
1997	230	0	0	2	12	n/a	n/a	244
1998	249	0	0	5	14	n/a	n/a	268
1999	268	0	0	14	10	n/a	n/a	292
2000	255	0	0	15	8	n/a	n/a	278
2001	229	0	0	12	5	n/a	n/a	246
2002	254	0	4	26	6	n/a	n/a	290
2003	254	0	4	26	6	n/a	n/a	290
2004	187	0	9	22	3	n/a	n/a	221
2005	166	0	30	23	4	n/a	n/a	223
2006	151	0	42	28	3	n/a	n/a	224
2007	146	0	40	30	7	n/a	n/a	223
2008	139	0	35	34	8	n/a	n/a	216
2009	113	0	25	21	8	n/a	n/a	167
2010	76	0	18	17	9	0	0	120
2011	119	0	16	49	10	0	0	194
2012	101	2	14	55	9	0	1	182
2013	113	3	17	57	10	0	0	200
2014	129	3	21	61	8	0	0	222
2015	79	2	14	39	6	1	0	141
2016	92	4	11	39	5	2	0	153
2017	88	4	10	43	10	1	1	157
2018	84	2	11	57	7	1	0	162
2019	70	3	8	62	7	0	1	151
2020	81	4	8	53	4	2	1	153
2021	79	4	8	55	2	2	0	150
2022	78	4	8	62	5	2	0	159
2023	82	7	9	62	7	3	1	171

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 Decatur High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	196	13.9	14.1	n/a
1989	207	19.0	10.8	n/a
1990	204	20.0	10.2	13.7
1991	208	13.7	15.1	17.3
1992	195	13.1	14.8	12.8
1993	214	14.6	14.7	18.7
1994	224	13.5	16.6	22.8
1995	245	13.9	17.6	18
1996	245	13.9	17.6	18
1997	244	23.0	10.6	18
1998	268	17.5	15.3	20.1
1999	292	11.6	25.2	42.1
2000	278	29.0	9.6	31.7
2001	246	31.0	7.9	30.9
2002	290	22.0	13.2	35.2
2003	290	22.0	13.2	35.2
2004	221	19.0	11.6	48.9
2005	223	16.0	13.9	61.9
2006	224	22.0	10.2	62.5
2007	223	22.0	10.1	60.5
2008	216	22.0	9.8	62
2009	167	23.0	7.3	64.1
2010	120	17.0	7.0	68.3
2011	194	20.6	9.3	71.1
2012	182	18.8	9.6	76.9
2013	200	19.8	10.1	77.5
2014	222	38.0	5.8	77.9
2015	141	14.0	10.0	82.3
2016	153	21.0	7.2	71.2
2017	157	22.8	6.8	79.6
2018	162	24.2	6.6	69.8
2019	151	39.1	3.8	100
2020	153	37.6	4.0	99.3
2021	150	34.5	4.3	100
2022	159	40.9	3.8	100
2023	171	47.2	3.6	100

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 Decatur High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	196	13.9	14.1	n/a
1989	207	19.0	10.8	n/a
1990	204	20.0	10.2	13.7
1991	208	13.7	15.1	17.3
1992	195	13.1	14.8	12.8
1993	214	14.6	14.7	18.7
1994	224	13.5	16.6	22.8
1995	245	13.9	17.6	18
1996	245	13.9	17.6	18
1997	244	23.0	10.6	18
1998	268	17.5	15.3	20.1
1999	292	11.6	25.2	42.1
2000	278	29.0	9.6	31.7
2001	246	31.0	7.9	30.9
2002	290	22.0	13.2	35.2
2003	290	22.0	13.2	35.2
2004	221	19.0	11.6	48.9
2005	223	16.0	13.9	61.9
2006	224	22.0	10.2	62.5
2007	223	22.0	10.1	60.5
2008	216	22.0	9.8	62
2009	167	23.0	7.3	64.1
2010	120	17.0	7.0	68.3
2011	194	20.6	9.3	71.1
2012	182	18.8	9.6	76.9
2013	200	19.8	10.1	77.5
2014	222	38.0	5.8	77.9
2015	141	14.0	10.0	82.3
2016	153	21.0	7.2	71.2
2017	157	22.8	6.8	79.6
2018	162	24.2	6.6	69.8
2019	151	39.1	3.8	100
2020	153	37.6	4.0	99.3
2021	150	34.5	4.3	100
2022	159	40.9	3.8	100
2023	171	47.2	3.6	100

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 Decatur High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,019 (7.5%)	$12,522 (92.5%)	$13,540

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Decatur High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 201^st of 295 High schools	24.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Decatur High School)	42.1	41.9	0.2%
9th Grade English (Decatur School District)	42.1	41.9	0.2%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Decatur High School)	21	7	14%
9th Grade Math (Decatur School District)	21	7	14%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Decatur High School)	18.4	18.6	0.2%
9th Grade Science (Decatur School District)	18.4	18.6	0.2%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Decatur High School)	21	44.2	23.2%
9th Grade Reading (Decatur School District)	21	44.2	23.2%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Decatur High School)	35.7	43.2	7.5%
10th Grade English (Decatur School District)	35.7	43.2	7.5%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Decatur High School)	10.7	18.9	8.2%
10th Grade Math (Decatur School District)	10.7	18.9	8.2%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Decatur High School)	14.3	21.6	7.3%
10th Grade Science (Decatur School District)	14.3	21.6	7.3%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Decatur High School)	10.7	35.1	24.4%
10th Grade Reading (Decatur School District)	10.7	35.1	24.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Decatur High School)	0	3.3	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Decatur School District)	0	3.3	3.3%
11th Grade English (Decatur High School)	3.1	30	26.9%
11th Grade English (Decatur School District)	3.1	30	26.9%
11th Grade Reading (Decatur High School)	12.5	13.3	0.8%
11th Grade Reading (Decatur School District)	12.5	13.3	0.8%
11th Grade Science (Decatur High School)	3.1	13.3	10.2%
11th Grade Science (Decatur School District)	3.1	13.3	10.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	151	171	13.2%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	7	7
Asian	8	9	12.5%
Hispanic	62	62
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	70	82	17.1%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Decatur High 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 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 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	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
Decatur High School	Public	9-12	1498 Stadium Ave	Decatur	72722	Benton County	Decatur School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 752-3983	171	47	3.6	100.0%	82 (48.0%)	7 (4.1%)	62 (36.3%)	9 (5.3%)	7 (4.1%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	25.6	247^th of 305 public high schools	19.0%		37.5	201^st of 295 public high schools	31.9%	46			13.2	22.2	16.8			15.1	22.2	18.0					15.1	15.1			4.5	0.0		3.8					15.4	19.0	33.3	0.0	17.5	$13,540	$1,019	$12,522
Gentry High School	Public	9-12	1155 Pioneer Lane	Gentry	72734	Benton County	Gentry School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 736-2666	505	70	7.1	44.6%	307 (60.8%)	2 (0.4%)	101 (20.0%)	45 (8.9%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.5%)	67	76^th of 305 public high schools	75.1%		63.3	96^th of 295 public high schools	67.5%	20			33.8	38.8	36.4			34.4	37.5	36.0					22.8	23.1		66.7	12.3	20.0	0.0	18.7					84.2	40.1	0.0	0.0	43.4	$11,706	$847	$10,859
Gravette High School	Public	9-12	325 Lion Dr	Gravette	72736	Benton County	Gravette School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 787-4180	616	72	8.5	32.8%	505 (82.0%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (8.3%)	14 (2.3%)	14 (2.3%)	6 (1.0%)	24 (3.9%)	73.9	45^th of 305 public high schools	85.2%		76.2	48^th of 295 public high schools	83.7%	3			36.9	39.1	38.0			31.5	37.1	34.2					26.1	25.7		67.8	24.3	50.0	25.0	34.0					28.6	52.5	75.0	100.0	52.4	$9,964	$788	$9,176
Bentonville West High School	Public	9-12	1351 Gamble	Centerton	72719	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 286-9800	2,418	192	12.6	22.5%	1,639 (67.8%)	112 (4.6%)	387 (16.0%)	124 (5.1%)	31 (1.3%)	20 (0.8%)	105 (4.3%)	90.7	13^th of 305 public high schools	95.7%		89.5	19^th of 295 public high schools	93.6%	6			51.6	47.8	49.7			49.9	47.0	48.5					36.1	36.2		74.6	27.1	28.5	0.0	44.4					75.0	48.4	50.0	25.0	60.0	$9,374	$1,236	$8,138
Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	700 N Progress Ave	Siloam Springs	72761	Benton County	Siloam Springs School District	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 524-5134	1,402	113	12.3	48.7%	723 (51.6%)	8 (0.6%)	494 (35.2%)	50 (3.6%)	46 (3.3%)	8 (0.6%)	73 (5.2%)	62.5	95^th of 305 public high schools	68.9%		53.5	137^th of 295 public high schools	53.6%	42			33.7	34.8	34.2			34.5	35.4	34.9					18.0	18.1		66.4	17.4	0.0	0.0	31.3					66.6	26.7	33.3	0.0	41.4	$10,598	$1,112	$9,485
Founders Classical Academy High School Online	Public, Charter	7-12	1302 Melissa Dr	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 715-6676	16	2	7.3	18.8%	7 (43.8%)	5 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (18.8%)	38.2	196^th of 305 public high schools	35.7%					(n/a)					26.7					31.3			30.0					0.0	0.0			0.0			20.0		50.0	0.0			40.0
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas High School Rogers	Public, Charter	7-12	1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6676	250	26	9.6	8.8%	185 (74.0%)	7 (2.8%)	31 (12.4%)	19 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	93	11^th of 305 public high schools	96.4%		91.1	16^th of 295 public high schools	94.6%	5	54.9	64.0	69.5	53.2	60.3	49.0	58.9	69.5	56.3	57.7	51.9	12.6	42.6	44.1		41.1	100.0	64.3	30.4			50.0	51.9	47.1	49.5		100.0	39.1			46.1	$17,485	$388	$17,097
Haas Hall Bentonville	Public, Charter	7-12	2600 SE J Street	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Haas Hall Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 966-4930	405	25	16.1	4.0%	208 (51.4%)	16 (4.0%)	35 (8.6%)	116 (28.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	98.2	1^st of 305 public high schools	99.7%		100	1^st of 295 public high schools	99.7%		93.8	86.1	84.6	89.2	88.6	92.6	86.1	83.1	86.1	87.2	93.0	86.4	91.2	100.0	95.0	97.8	100.0	77.1	76.5	50.0		78.2	86.3	86.2	86.2	100.0	83.8	76.5			83.6
Bentonville High School	Public	9-12	1901 SE J St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5100	3,322	257	12.9	14.9%	2,484 (74.8%)	65 (2.0%)	358 (10.8%)	215 (6.5%)	41 (1.2%)	17 (0.5%)	142 (4.3%)	96	3^rd of 305 public high schools	99.0%		97.7	4^th of 295 public high schools	98.6%	1			57.9	59.8	58.8			57.7	58.2	58.0					37.7	37.7		82.7	35.5	17.6	33.3	55.1					81.8	54.1	32.0	61.6	68.6	$10,982	$1,226	$9,756
Northwest Ark Community College Technical Center	Public	9-12	1 College Dr	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Northwest Ark Community College Technical Center	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(479) 986-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur High School

What schools feed into Decatur High School?

Decatur High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Decatur Northside Elementary
Middle : Decatur Middle School

What district is Decatur High School in?

Decatur School District

Is Decatur High School a good school?

Decatur High School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Decatur High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Decatur High School.

What is the racial makeup of Decatur High School?

Students at Decatur High School are 48% White, 36% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 4% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

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