Hazen High School

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Hazen High School ranks 218 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Hazen High School is a public high school in Hazen, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 271 students. The school is part of the Hazen School District, which is ranked 210 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hazen High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, ranking 218 out of 305 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects are significantly lower than the state averages, with many grades and subjects falling below 20% proficiency. In ACT Aspire assessments, Hazen High School's performance is also below the state averages. The school has a high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, ranging from 65.16% to 69.74% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic outcomes have not improved.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lonoke High School, Clarendon High School, and Des Arc High School, Hazen High School generally underperforms in academic metrics. Des Arc High School, in particular, stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 55 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and achieving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The consistent underperformance of Hazen High School suggests a need for a comprehensive review of the school's operations, resources, and strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

477 N Hazen Ave
Hazen, AR 72064

(870) 255-4546

District: Hazen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
218^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,662

Feeder schools for Hazen High School:

Elementary:

Hazen Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

African American:

14.4%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hazen High School ranks worse than 84.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Hazen High School ranks worse than 71.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), African American (14.4%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hazen High School is 7.9. (See more...)

Compare Hazen High School employs 34.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hazen High School is $12,662.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Hazen High School 284^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Hazen High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hazen High School 218^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Hazen High School in the ranking list.)

Hazen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazen School District 210^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hazen High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	38.80	220^th	330	33.3%
2022	24.33	258^th	318	18.9%
2023	35.19	227^th	330	31.2%
2024	21.44	284^th	335	15.2%

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

Rank History for Hazen High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	47.92	117^th	232	49.6%
2007	54.63	90^th	258	65.1%
2008	56.18	83^rd	256	67.6%
2009	38.92	171^st	261	34.5%
2010	53.64	102^nd	262	61.1%
2011	43.25	163^rd	266	38.7%
2012	34.75	192^nd	266	27.8%
2013	43.79	163^rd	271	39.9%
2014	29.37	212^th	268	20.9%
2015	42.17	142^nd	267	46.8%
2016	54.41	114^th	269	57.6%
2017	53.32	119^th	264	54.9%
2018	50.80	134^th	263	49.0%
2019	36.11	194^th	282	31.2%
2021	36.80	199^th	290	31.4%
2022	44.09	167^th	282	40.8%
2023	32.14	216^th	295	26.8%
2024	33.17	218^th	305	28.5%

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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 Hazen High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	205	69	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1989	222	69	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	291
1990	204	72	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
1991	207	70	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	277
1992	210	68	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	279
1993	205	54	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
1994	186	49	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1995	192	39	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1996	192	39	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1997	195	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1998	196	32	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	229
1999	198	32	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
2000	204	27	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	232
2001	200	22	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	223
2002	173	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
2003	173	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
2004	157	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	184
2005	163	33	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
2006	171	45	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
2007	203	84	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
2008	194	93	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	289
2009	141	52	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
2010	133	56	2	0	0	1	2	194
2011	114	64	0	2	0	0	3	183
2012	134	65	0	1	0	0	3	203
2013	132	62	1	1	0	0	2	198
2014	144	54	0	0	0	0	1	199
2015	153	44	4	0	0	0	2	203
2016	151	49	0	0	0	0	3	203
2017	147	55	0	1	0	0	3	206
2018	127	53	0	1	0	0	0	181
2019	120	47	1	4	0	0	2	174
2020	189	64	1	5	0	0	4	263
2021	185	52	0	3	0	0	4	244
2022	202	47	4	5	0	0	4	262
2023	218	39	1	9	0	0	4	271

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 Hazen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	274	16.4	16.7	n/a
1989	291	19.0	15.3	n/a
1990	276	17.0	16.2	28.6
1991	277	16.8	16.4	24.2
1992	279	15.4	18.1	27.2
1993	259	14.6	17.7	23.9
1994	235	14.4	16.3	23.4
1995	231	15.0	15.4	22.1
1996	231	15.0	15.4	22.1
1997	235	15.2	15.5	24.3
1998	229	15.2	15.1	28.4
1999	231	9.2	25.1	32.9
2000	232	19.0	12.2	32.8
2001	223	21.0	10.6	35.9
2002	204	19.0	10.7	41.2
2003	204	19.0	10.7	41.2
2004	184	18.0	10.2	41.3
2005	196	15.0	13.1	40.8
2006	216	17.0	12.7	46.3
2007	287	23.0	12.5	52.3
2008	289	22.0	13.1	55.7
2009	194	17.0	11.4	50.5
2010	194	19.8	10.7	55.7
2011	183	15.7	11.5	66.7
2012	203	17.7	11.4	64.5
2013	198	17.9	11.0	65.2
2014	199	20.1	9.8	64.8
2015	203	19.0	10.6	52.7
2016	203	18.0	11.2	62.1
2017	206	18.7	10.9	39.8
2018	181	20.0	9.0	35.9
2019	174	20.5	8.4	69.5
2020	263	19.2	13.6	68.8
2021	244	25.6	9.5	65.2
2022	262	20.9	12.5	65.6
2023	271	34.1	7.9	69.7

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 Hazen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	274	16.4	16.7	n/a
1989	291	19.0	15.3	n/a
1990	276	17.0	16.2	28.6
1991	277	16.8	16.4	24.2
1992	279	15.4	18.1	27.2
1993	259	14.6	17.7	23.9
1994	235	14.4	16.3	23.4
1995	231	15.0	15.4	22.1
1996	231	15.0	15.4	22.1
1997	235	15.2	15.5	24.3
1998	229	15.2	15.1	28.4
1999	231	9.2	25.1	32.9
2000	232	19.0	12.2	32.8
2001	223	21.0	10.6	35.9
2002	204	19.0	10.7	41.2
2003	204	19.0	10.7	41.2
2004	184	18.0	10.2	41.3
2005	196	15.0	13.1	40.8
2006	216	17.0	12.7	46.3
2007	287	23.0	12.5	52.3
2008	289	22.0	13.1	55.7
2009	194	17.0	11.4	50.5
2010	194	19.8	10.7	55.7
2011	183	15.7	11.5	66.7
2012	203	17.7	11.4	64.5
2013	198	17.9	11.0	65.2
2014	199	20.1	9.8	64.8
2015	203	19.0	10.6	52.7
2016	203	18.0	11.2	62.1
2017	206	18.7	10.9	39.8
2018	181	20.0	9.0	35.9
2019	174	20.5	8.4	69.5
2020	263	19.2	13.6	68.8
2021	244	25.6	9.5	65.2
2022	262	20.9	12.5	65.6
2023	271	34.1	7.9	69.7

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 Hazen High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,440 (11.4%)	$11,222 (88.6%)	$12,662

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hazen High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 194^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 216^th of 295 High schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Hazen High School)	63	34.9	28.1%
9th Grade English (Hazen School District)	63	34.9	28.1%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Hazen High School)	32.6	13.9	18.7%
9th Grade Math (Hazen School District)	32.6	13.9	18.7%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Hazen High School)	21.3	18.6	2.7%
9th Grade Science (Hazen School District)	21.3	18.6	2.7%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Hazen High School)	31.9	25.6	6.3%
9th Grade Reading (Hazen School District)	31.9	25.6	6.3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Hazen High School)	41.4	49	7.6%
10th Grade English (Hazen School District)	41.4	49	7.6%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Hazen High School)	20.7	12.7	8%
10th Grade Math (Hazen School District)	20.7	12.7	8%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Hazen High School)	13.7	23.4	9.7%
10th Grade Science (Hazen School District)	13.7	23.4	9.7%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Hazen High School)	20.6	34	13.4%
10th Grade Reading (Hazen School District)	20.6	34	13.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hazen High School)	17.2	11.6	5.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hazen School District)	17.2	11.6	5.6%
11th Grade English (Hazen High School)	31	32.6	1.6%
11th Grade English (Hazen School District)	31	32.6	1.6%
11th Grade Reading (Hazen High School)	22.4	25.6	3.2%
11th Grade Reading (Hazen School District)	22.4	25.6	3.2%
11th Grade Science (Hazen High School)	17.2	11.6	5.6%
11th Grade Science (Hazen School District)	17.2	11.6	5.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	174	271	55.7%
African American	47	39	17%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	218	81.7%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.5%	69.7%	0.2%

Schools Near Hazen 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 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 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
Hazen High School	Public	7-12	477 N Hazen Ave	Hazen	72064	Prairie County	Hazen School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 255-4546	271	34	7.9	69.7%	218 (80.4%)	39 (14.4%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	33.2	218^th of 305 public high schools	28.5%		32.1	216^th of 295 public high schools	26.8%	2	21.2	16.7	32.6	25.0	24.1	21.2	21.4	21.0	22.5	21.5	18.2	0.0	9.8	21.4	9.1	0.0	10.0	20.0	5.3	0.0	0.0	7.7	24.2	23.8	24.0		18.9			18.9	$12,662	$1,440	$11,222
Carlisle High School	Public	7-12	145 Raborn Rd	Carlisle	72024	Lonoke County	Carlisle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 552-3196	295	28	10.7	56.6%	235 (79.7%)	28 (9.5%)	18 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	29.4	237^th of 305 public high schools	22.3%		42.7	177^th of 295 public high schools	40.0%	60	13.3	31.2	22.2	18.8	21.5	13.0	30.6	22.2	24.5	22.7	15.2	10.5	13.1	36.4	4.5		10.5	0.0	4.5	0.0		4.1	13.0	36.7	25.2	100.0	27.1		100.0	30.0	$10,961	$658	$10,303
Des Arc High School	Public	7-12	600 Main St	Des Arc	72040	Prairie County	Des Arc School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 256-4166	254	21	12.3	70.1%	222 (87.4%)	23 (9.1%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.6	55^th of 305 public high schools	82.0%		68.7	68^th of 295 public high schools	76.9%	13	47.9	39.2	37.1	33.4	39.5	47.9	41.3	37.1	35.3	40.6	60.5	48.8	55.0		46.7		54.3	100.0	12.9	0.0		20.0	35.5	26.0	30.9		47.0			47.0	$10,340	$1,038	$9,302
Clarendon High School	Public	7-12	320 N Seventh St	Clarendon	72029	Monroe County	Clarendon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 747-3326	213	25	8.4	100.0%	63 (29.6%)	116 (54.5%)	15 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.9%)	14	286^th of 305 public high schools	6.2%		13.6	269^th of 295 public high schools	8.8%	17	0.0	12.1	11.6	8.4	8.6	0.0	12.1	16.3	8.4	10.2	7.1	0.0	3.3		2.3		2.3		4.2			4.2	7.1	3.0	4.9		16.7	0.0		15.4	$15,631	$1,936	$13,695
Lonoke High School	Public	9-12	501 W Academy St	Lonoke	72086	Lonoke County	Lonoke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 676-2476	487	50	9.7	60.0%	307 (63.0%)	120 (24.6%)	44 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	46.8	159^th of 305 public high schools	47.9%		38.5	196^th of 295 public high schools	33.6%	37			31.0	28.8	29.8			29.3	30.3	29.8					11.3		11.2	36.8	6.8	0.0	0.0	10.0				33.3	33.1	0.0	0.0	31.2	$9,882	$923	$8,959

Frequently Asked Questions about Hazen High School

What schools feed into Hazen High School?

Hazen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hazen Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hazen High School?

Students at Hazen High School are 80% White, 14% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Hazen High School a good school?

Hazen High School ranks 218^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Hazen High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Hazen High School.

What district is Hazen High School in?

Hazen School District

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