Harrisburg High School

Summary:

Harrisburg High School is a public high school located in Harrisburg, Arkansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 480 students. The school is part of the Harrisburg School District, which is ranked 109 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrisburg High School faces significant challenges in academic performance, particularly in core subjects like English Language Arts and Science, where its students consistently underperform compared to the state average. The school's ranking of 88 out of 305 schools in Arkansas and its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger indicate room for improvement. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.5% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.7%. However, the school's performance in mathematics is relatively stronger, with 40.3% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school's high poverty rate, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years, is likely a significant factor contributing to its academic struggles.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Valley View High School and Cross County High A New Technical School, Harrisburg High School's academic performance is generally lower. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Valley View High School had 35% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to Harrisburg High School's 27.5%. The nearby schools also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. However, Harrisburg High School's recent improvement in its ranking and the decrease in its free and reduced-price lunch rate to 21.67% in the 2022-2023 school year may indicate some positive changes, but continued efforts are needed to address the underlying factors affecting student achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 501 West South Street
       Harrisburg, AR  72432


(870) 578-2417

District: Harrisburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,290 Help


Feeder schools for Harrisburg High School:

Elementary:    Harrisburg Elementary School
    Weiner Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
5.0%
African American:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrisburg High School ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Harrisburg High School ranks better than 71.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (5%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisburg High School is 8.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg High School is $11,290.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harrisburg High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg High School 157th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Harrisburg High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg High School 88th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Harrisburg High School in the ranking list.)

Harrisburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg School District 109th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrisburg High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.46 212th 330 35.8%
2024 49.78 157th 335 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Harrisburg High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.51 201st 232 13.4%
2007 38.26 161st 258 37.6%
2008 42.15 149th 256 41.8%
2009 51.15 115th 261 55.9%
2010 55.46 97th 262 63.0%
2011 59.96 88th 266 66.9%
2012 47.24 149th 266 44.0%
2013 49.91 132nd 271 51.3%
2014 35.56 193rd 268 28.0%
2015 23.15 232nd 267 13.1%
2016 23.96 228th 269 15.2%
2017 17.06 238th 264 9.8%
2019 25.93 226th 282 19.9%
2021 37.47 197th 290 32.1%
2023 38.05 197th 295 33.2%
2024 64.06 88th 305 71.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Harrisburg High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Harrisburg High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 342 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 304 12 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 316
1990 282 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 268 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1992 264 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 276 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1994 304 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 293 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 293 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1997 284 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 297 15 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 290 15 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 290 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2001 295 13 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 286 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 286 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 282 14 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 283 12 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 300 18 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2007 311 13 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 315 9 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2009 330 13 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 319 5 0 8 0 3 5 0 340
2011 306 7 0 8 2 4 5 0 332
2012 314 8 0 4 2 1 5 0 334
2013 328 8 0 4 1 1 1 0 343
2014 376 12 0 10 1 0 0 0 399
2015 352 8 0 10 0 0 0 0 370
2016 357 8 0 13 0 0 0 0 378
2017 361 7 0 12 1 0 0 0 381
2018 351 5 3 14 2 0 0 0 375
2019 349 9 3 12 2 0 0 0 375
2020 333 6 0 11 1 0 0 0 351
2021 317 7 0 12 1 0 2 0 339
2022 449 12 0 27 2 0 8 0 498
2023 430 17 0 24 2 0 7 0 480

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 Harrisburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 19.5 18.1 n/a
1989 316 24.0 13.1 n/a
1990 293 25.0 11.7 19.5
1991 274 17.0 16.1 20.4
1992 275 15.8 17.4 60.7
1993 288 16.4 17.6 24
1994 313 18.1 17.3 28.8
1995 304 19.6 15.5 27
1996 304 19.6 15.5 27
1997 299 19.4 15.4 23.4
1998 317 19.4 16.3 25.2
1999 310 12.8 24.2 51.9
2000 306 29.0 10.6 35.6
2001 316 31.0 10.2 36.7
2002 301 28.0 10.8 45.8
2003 301 28.0 10.8 45.8
2004 301 25.0 12.0 57.5
2005 302 32.0 9.4 62.6
2006 327 29.0 11.3 61.8
2007 331 30.0 11.0 65.6
2008 330 29.0 11.4 67.9
2009 350 35.0 10.0 72
2010 340 36.4 9.7 99.1
2011 332 30.1 11.0 99.1
2012 334 29.0 11.5 99.1
2013 343 30.1 11.3 99.1
2014 399 35.0 11.3 70.4
2015 370 27.0 13.7 99.2
2016 378 30.0 12.6 99.2
2017 381 31.4 12.1 99.2
2018 375 31.2 12.0 72.3
2019 375 35.2 10.6 100
2020 351 35.9 9.7 100
2021 339 38.0 8.9 100
2022 498 59.5 8.3 100
2023 480 55.3 8.6 21.7

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 Harrisburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 19.5 18.1 n/a
1989 316 24.0 13.1 n/a
1990 293 25.0 11.7 19.5
1991 274 17.0 16.1 20.4
1992 275 15.8 17.4 60.7
1993 288 16.4 17.6 24
1994 313 18.1 17.3 28.8
1995 304 19.6 15.5 27
1996 304 19.6 15.5 27
1997 299 19.4 15.4 23.4
1998 317 19.4 16.3 25.2
1999 310 12.8 24.2 51.9
2000 306 29.0 10.6 35.6
2001 316 31.0 10.2 36.7
2002 301 28.0 10.8 45.8
2003 301 28.0 10.8 45.8
2004 301 25.0 12.0 57.5
2005 302 32.0 9.4 62.6
2006 327 29.0 11.3 61.8
2007 331 30.0 11.0 65.6
2008 330 29.0 11.4 67.9
2009 350 35.0 10.0 72
2010 340 36.4 9.7 99.1
2011 332 30.1 11.0 99.1
2012 334 29.0 11.5 99.1
2013 343 30.1 11.3 99.1
2014 399 35.0 11.3 70.4
2015 370 27.0 13.7 99.2
2016 378 30.0 12.6 99.2
2017 381 31.4 12.1 99.2
2018 375 31.2 12.0 72.3
2019 375 35.2 10.6 100
2020 351 35.9 9.7 100
2021 339 38.0 8.9 100
2022 498 59.5 8.3 100
2023 480 55.3 8.6 21.7

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 Harrisburg High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,240 (11.0%) $10,050 (89.0%) $11,290

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 226th of 282 High schoolsRanks 197th of 295 High schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Harrisburg High School)46.256.8
 10.6%
   9th Grade English (Harrisburg School District)46.256.8
 10.6%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Harrisburg High School)2216.3
 5.7%
   9th Grade Math (Harrisburg School District)2216.3
 5.7%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Harrisburg High School)18.727
 8.3%
   9th Grade Science (Harrisburg School District)18.727
 8.3%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Harrisburg High School)19.832.4
 12.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Harrisburg School District)19.832.4
 12.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Harrisburg High School)5049.4
 0.6%
   10th Grade English (Harrisburg School District)5049.4
 0.6%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Harrisburg High School)25.613.7
 11.9%
   10th Grade Math (Harrisburg School District)25.613.7
 11.9%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Harrisburg High School)25.519.3
 6.2%
   10th Grade Science (Harrisburg School District)25.519.3
 6.2%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Harrisburg High School)20.924.1
 3.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Harrisburg School District)20.924.1
 3.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375480
 28%
African American917
 88.9%
American Indian22
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1224
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White349430
 23.2%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%21.7%
 78.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg High School

Harrisburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harrisburg Elementary School
Elementary : Weiner Elementary

Harrisburg High School ranks 88th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Harrisburg High School.

Students at Harrisburg High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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