Cross County High A New Technical School

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Cross County High A New Technical School ranks 143 rd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cross County High A New Technical School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, with 292 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 10-11 students per teacher. The school is part of the Cross County School District, which is ranked 115 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cross County High A New Technical School faces significant challenges, particularly in the areas of academic performance and poverty levels. The school has had 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Harrisburg High School (21.67%) and Wynne High School (81.25%). Across most grade levels and subject areas, Cross County High A New Technical School lags behind the state averages in the percentage of students scoring proficient or better on standardized tests, with particularly low proficiency in Geometry (11.6%) and Algebra (21%).

The school's performance has also been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from as high as 52nd out of 282 Arkansas high schools in 2021-2022 to as low as 185th out of 282 in 2018-2019. This volatility in ranking suggests that the school's performance has been unstable, and understanding the root causes of this inconsistency could provide valuable insights for improvement. Despite these challenges, Cross County High A New Technical School may be emphasizing career and technical education, which could be a differentiating factor compared to the more traditional academic focus of the nearby high schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324

(870) 588-3337

District: Cross County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,634

Feeder schools for Cross County High A New Technical School:

Elementary:

Cross County Ele Technical Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 292

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

African American:

8.2%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cross County High A New Technical School ranks better than 55.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Cross County High A New Technical School ranks better than 53.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), African American (8.2%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cross County High A New Technical School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Cross County High A New Technical School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cross County High A New Technical School is $13,634.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cross County High A New Technical School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cross County High A New Technical School 148^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Cross County High A New Technical School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Cross County High A New Technical School 143^rd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Cross County High A New Technical School in the ranking list.)

Cross County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cross County School District 115^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cross County High A New Technical School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2014	18.70	248^th	280	11.4%
2015	34.04	187^th	275	32.0%
2016	69.64	71^st	312	77.2%
2017	21.67	266^th	315	15.6%
2018	35.86	222^nd	318	30.2%
2019	57.35	135^th	319	57.7%
2021	81.83	39^th	330	88.2%
2022	70.70	79^th	318	75.2%
2023	69.30	85^th	330	74.2%
2024	51.24	148^th	335	55.8%

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

Rank History for Cross County High A New Technical School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2014	36.86	185^th	268	31.0%
2015	27.02	216^th	267	19.1%
2016	43.75	157^th	269	41.6%
2017	25.81	212^th	264	19.7%
2018	52.57	125^th	263	52.5%
2019	39.47	185^th	282	34.4%
2021	59.18	91^st	290	68.6%
2022	71.96	52^nd	282	81.6%
2023	72.62	57^th	295	80.7%
2024	50.34	143^rd	305	53.1%

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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 Cross County High A New Technical School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	275	40	0	2	0	1	318
2013	260	36	0	0	0	2	298
2014	253	42	1	0	0	3	299
2015	244	31	1	5	0	4	285
2016	252	23	1	4	0	3	283
2017	242	22	0	6	1	4	275
2018	233	21	1	8	1	3	267
2019	235	22	0	6	0	1	264
2020	237	20	0	6	1	1	265
2021	262	21	0	8	0	1	292
2022	264	25	0	10	0	1	300
2023	256	24	0	9	0	3	292

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cross County High A New Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	318	26.0	12.1	71.7
2013	298	28.2	10.5	74.5
2014	299	28.5	10.4	73.2
2015	285	30.0	9.5	71.9
2016	283	30.0	9.4	72.8
2017	275	28.4	9.6	50.9
2018	267	32.0	8.3	50.6
2019	264	31.4	8.4	100
2020	265	31.8	8.3	100
2021	292	26.3	11.0	100
2022	300	28.4	10.5	100
2023	292	27.2	10.7	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 Cross County High A New Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	318	26.0	12.1	71.7
2013	298	28.2	10.5	74.5
2014	299	28.5	10.4	73.2
2015	285	30.0	9.5	71.9
2016	283	30.0	9.4	72.8
2017	275	28.4	9.6	50.9
2018	267	32.0	8.3	50.6
2019	264	31.4	8.4	100
2020	265	31.8	8.3	100
2021	292	26.3	11.0	100
2022	300	28.4	10.5	100
2023	292	27.2	10.7	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 Cross County High A New Technical School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,282 (24.1%)	$10,351 (75.9%)	$13,634

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cross County High A New Technical School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 135^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 85^th of 330 Middle schools	16.6%
Ranks 185^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 57^th of 295 High schools	46.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Cross County High A New Technical School)	89.4	80.4	9%
7th Grade English (Cross County School District)	89.4	80.4	9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Cross County High A New Technical School)	55.3	53.6	1.7%
7th Grade Math (Cross County School District)	55.3	53.6	1.7%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Cross County High A New Technical School)	42.5	51.2	8.7%
7th Grade Science (Cross County School District)	42.5	51.2	8.7%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Cross County High A New Technical School)	42.5	41.5	1%
7th Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	42.5	41.5	1%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Cross County High A New Technical School)	68.4	68.2	0.2%
8th Grade English (Cross County School District)	68.4	68.2	0.2%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Cross County High A New Technical School)	44.7	40.9	3.8%
8th Grade Math (Cross County School District)	44.7	40.9	3.8%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Cross County High A New Technical School)	44.7	38.7	6%
8th Grade Science (Cross County School District)	44.7	38.7	6%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Cross County High A New Technical School)	39.5	54.6	15.1%
8th Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	39.5	54.6	15.1%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Cross County High A New Technical School)	48.9	66.6	17.7%
9th Grade English (Cross County School District)	48.9	66.6	17.7%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Cross County High A New Technical School)	23.4	29.9	6.5%
9th Grade Math (Cross County School District)	23.4	29.9	6.5%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Cross County High A New Technical School)	29.7	35.1	5.4%
9th Grade Science (Cross County School District)	29.7	35.1	5.4%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Cross County High A New Technical School)	27.7	50.9	23.2%
9th Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	27.7	50.9	23.2%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Cross County High A New Technical School)	57.5	66	8.5%
10th Grade English (Cross County School District)	57.5	66	8.5%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Cross County High A New Technical School)	25	16	9%
10th Grade Math (Cross County School District)	25	16	9%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Cross County High A New Technical School)	35	34	1%
10th Grade Science (Cross County School District)	35	34	1%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Cross County High A New Technical School)	35	46	11%
10th Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	35	46	11%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cross County High A New Technical School)	2.6	10.3	7.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cross County School District)	2.6	10.3	7.7%
11th Grade English (Cross County High A New Technical School)	42.1	46.2	4.1%
11th Grade English (Cross County School District)	42.1	46.2	4.1%
11th Grade Reading (Cross County High A New Technical School)	23.7	28.2	4.5%
11th Grade Reading (Cross County School District)	23.7	28.2	4.5%
11th Grade Science (Cross County High A New Technical School)	13.2	28.2	15%
11th Grade Science (Cross County School District)	13.2	28.2	15%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	292	10.6%
African American	22	24	9.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	235	256	8.9%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Cross County High A New Technical 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 9th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross County High A New Technical School	Public, Charter	7-12	21 County Rd 215	Cherry Valley	72324	Cross County	Cross County School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 588-3337	292	27	10.7	100.0%	256 (87.7%)	24 (8.2%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	50.3	143^rd of 305 public high schools	53.1%		72.6	57^th of 295 public high schools	80.7%	86		22.4	45.4	34.9	26.3	31.5		18.3	43.2	32.6	29.6	30.4		40.8	29.5	35.5	21.5	21.0		11.6			11.6		16.3	40.9	28.0		23.3		23.3	$13,634	$3,282	$10,351
Harrisburg High School	Public	6-12	501 West South Street	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 578-2417	480	55	8.6	21.7%	430 (89.6%)	17 (3.5%)	24 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	64.1	88^th of 305 public high schools	71.1%		38.1	197^th of 295 public high schools	33.2%	109	30.0	41.7	15.1	41.7	27.5	31.1	31.7	40.2	17.4	41.7	29.1	31.9	35.0	52.7	33.8	40.3	36.9	36.9	0.0	6.6			6.5	26.6	47.2	17.5	29.8	0.0	29.6	0.0	28.2	$11,290	$1,240	$10,050
Wynne High School	Public	9-12	800 E Jackson St	Wynne	72396	Cross County	Wynne School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 238-5001	784	90	8.7	52.6%	525 (67.0%)	214 (27.3%)	23 (2.9%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	33.8	214^th of 305 public high schools	29.8%		52.1	141^st of 295 public high schools	52.2%	73				25.8	20.7	23.2				25.9	20.0	22.9					13.9	13.7	0.0	6.2	0.0	0.0	5.9					0.0	25.1	0.0	24.6	$10,078	$1,223	$8,855
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Harrisburg	Public	7-12	1800 Pine Grove Ln	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Division Of Youth Services School System	No	No	No	No	(870) 578-5886	16	5	3.5	81.3%	6 (37.5%)	10 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.3	304^th of 305 public high schools	0.3%		19.3	257^th of 295 public high schools	12.9%	47				0.0		0.0						0.0							0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0						0.0		0.0

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