Is Horatio High School a good school?

Horatio High School ranks 90 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Horatio High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Horatio High School.

What is the racial makeup of Horatio High School?

Students at Horatio High School are 68% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Horatio High School?

Horatio High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Horatio Elementary School

Horatio High School

Summary:

Horatio High School is a public high school located in Horatio, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 321 students. The school is part of the Horatio School District, which is ranked 123 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Horatio High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 63rd out of 267 Arkansas high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 216th out of 282 in 2018-2019. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ATLAS and ACT Aspire, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics around 30% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%, respectively. The school's performance in Science and Biology is slightly better, with proficiency rates around 30% in 2023-2024. Horatio High School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.28% to 81.31% in recent years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Comparing Horatio High School to nearby schools, Foreman High School has a similar student population size and demographic profile, but its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than Horatio High School's. On the other hand, Dequeen High School, located about 6 miles away, has a larger student population, a higher district ranking (31st out of 252 in Arkansas), and generally better academic performance than Horatio High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

205 Isbell St
Horatio, AR 71842

(870) 832-2341

District: Horatio School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,299

Feeder schools for Horatio High School:

Elementary:

Horatio Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.2

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Hispanic:

27.1%

American Indian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horatio High School ranks worse than 63.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Horatio High School ranks better than 70.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), Hispanic (27.1%), American Indian (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horatio High School is 6.2. (See more...)

Compare Horatio High School employs 51.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horatio High School is $11,299.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Horatio High School 212^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Horatio High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Horatio High School 90^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Horatio High School in the ranking list.)

Horatio School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Horatio School District 123^rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horatio High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	35.57	157^th	208	24.5%
2006	27.83	170^th	206	17.5%
2007	29.72	188^th	225	16.4%
2008	43.01	154^th	223	30.9%
2009	69.58	68^th	240	71.7%
2010	44.54	172^nd	254	32.3%
2011	44.11	176^th	264	33.3%
2012	48.28	166^th	265	37.4%
2013	71.06	73^rd	278	73.7%
2014	64.10	104^th	280	62.9%
2015	82.86	22^nd	275	92.0%
2016	49.70	156^th	312	50.0%
2017	38.16	218^th	315	30.8%
2018	50.41	161^st	318	49.4%
2019	46.52	193^rd	319	39.5%
2021	65.65	101^st	330	69.4%
2022	74.22	66^th	318	79.2%
2023	50.88	177^th	330	46.4%
2024	39.50	212^th	335	36.7%

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

Rank History for Horatio High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	48.10	114^th	232	50.9%
2007	46.14	125^th	258	51.6%
2008	33.35	184^th	256	28.1%
2009	51.00	117^th	261	55.2%
2010	45.31	142^nd	262	45.8%
2011	40.99	170^th	266	36.1%
2012	62.88	74^th	266	72.2%
2013	74.71	30^th	271	88.9%
2014	62.00	72^nd	268	73.1%
2015	61.33	63^rd	267	76.4%
2016	63.39	83^rd	269	69.1%
2017	54.94	114^th	264	56.8%
2018	39.17	177^th	263	32.7%
2019	30.35	216^th	282	23.4%
2021	41.27	183^rd	290	36.9%
2022	51.95	127^th	282	55.0%
2023	65.89	84^th	295	71.5%
2024	63.68	90^th	305	70.5%

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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 Horatio High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	223	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1989	196	4	n/a	2	3	n/a	n/a	205
1990	188	4	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	196
1991	200	4	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	211
1992	206	5	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	219
1993	279	4	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	293
1994	320	4	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	332
1995	353	3	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	373
1996	353	3	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	373
1997	345	3	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	379
1998	349	2	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	380
1999	337	1	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	369
2000	340	4	0	35	3	n/a	n/a	382
2001	326	4	0	39	4	n/a	n/a	373
2002	311	7	0	40	2	n/a	n/a	360
2003	311	7	0	40	2	n/a	n/a	360
2004	320	6	0	44	7	n/a	n/a	377
2005	305	4	0	49	4	n/a	n/a	362
2006	309	6	0	52	5	n/a	n/a	372
2007	310	3	0	59	3	n/a	n/a	375
2008	306	2	0	62	4	n/a	n/a	374
2009	307	3	0	70	5	n/a	n/a	385
2010	300	6	0	81	8	0	0	395
2011	336	10	1	85	13	0	0	445
2012	310	9	2	97	13	1	0	432
2013	280	11	2	99	15	1	0	408
2014	283	8	0	85	15	0	0	391
2015	267	7	2	83	14	0	0	373
2016	292	6	2	92	13	0	0	405
2017	293	0	2	90	10	0	0	395
2018	271	1	2	89	12	0	0	375
2019	281	1	0	82	11	2	0	377
2020	270	2	0	87	13	1	0	373
2021	256	1	0	101	15	0	0	373
2022	216	2	1	80	11	0	2	312
2023	217	3	0	87	10	0	4	321

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 Horatio High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	226	15.1	14.9	n/a
1989	205	17.0	12.0	n/a
1990	196	16.0	12.2	31.6
1991	211	11.3	18.6	26.1
1992	219	13.8	15.8	29.2
1993	293	18.0	16.3	26.3
1994	332	18.2	18.2	31
1995	373	23.4	15.9	29.2
1996	373	23.4	15.9	29.2
1997	379	22.5	16.8	26.6
1998	380	22.5	16.9	25.5
1999	369	13.2	28.0	30.6
2000	382	28.0	13.6	37.2
2001	373	31.0	12.0	40.5
2002	360	28.0	12.9	51.4
2003	360	28.0	12.9	51.4
2004	377	28.0	13.5	58.9
2005	362	30.0	12.1	62.7
2006	372	31.0	12.0	59.1
2007	375	32.0	11.7	56.3
2008	374	34.0	11.0	59.4
2009	385	33.0	11.7	59.2
2010	395	38.6	10.9	57.2
2011	445	37.1	11.9	65.2
2012	432	38.4	11.2	61.8
2013	408	40.0	10.1	70.3
2014	391	39.0	10.0	69.3
2015	373	37.0	10.0	66
2016	405	37.0	10.9	71.4
2017	395	41.1	9.5	43
2018	375	39.5	9.4	38.9
2019	377	47.9	7.8	68.7
2020	373	55.2	6.7	72.1
2021	373	47.6	7.8	77.5
2022	312	50.3	6.2	76.3
2023	321	51.7	6.2	81.3

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 Horatio High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	226	15.1	14.9	n/a
1989	205	17.0	12.0	n/a
1990	196	16.0	12.2	31.6
1991	211	11.3	18.6	26.1
1992	219	13.8	15.8	29.2
1993	293	18.0	16.3	26.3
1994	332	18.2	18.2	31
1995	373	23.4	15.9	29.2
1996	373	23.4	15.9	29.2
1997	379	22.5	16.8	26.6
1998	380	22.5	16.9	25.5
1999	369	13.2	28.0	30.6
2000	382	28.0	13.6	37.2
2001	373	31.0	12.0	40.5
2002	360	28.0	12.9	51.4
2003	360	28.0	12.9	51.4
2004	377	28.0	13.5	58.9
2005	362	30.0	12.1	62.7
2006	372	31.0	12.0	59.1
2007	375	32.0	11.7	56.3
2008	374	34.0	11.0	59.4
2009	385	33.0	11.7	59.2
2010	395	38.6	10.9	57.2
2011	445	37.1	11.9	65.2
2012	432	38.4	11.2	61.8
2013	408	40.0	10.1	70.3
2014	391	39.0	10.0	69.3
2015	373	37.0	10.0	66
2016	405	37.0	10.9	71.4
2017	395	41.1	9.5	43
2018	375	39.5	9.4	38.9
2019	377	47.9	7.8	68.7
2020	373	55.2	6.7	72.1
2021	373	47.6	7.8	77.5
2022	312	50.3	6.2	76.3
2023	321	51.7	6.2	81.3

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 Horatio High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$786 (7.0%)	$10,514 (93.1%)	$11,299

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horatio High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 193^rd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 177^th of 330 Middle schools	6.9%
Ranks 216^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 84^th of 295 High schools	48.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Horatio High School)	73.6	76.5	2.9%
7th Grade English (Horatio School District)	73.6	76.5	2.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Horatio High School)	32.4	27.4	5%
7th Grade Math (Horatio School District)	32.4	27.4	5%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Horatio High School)	41.1	31.4	9.7%
7th Grade Science (Horatio School District)	41.1	31.4	9.7%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Horatio High School)	33.8	23.5	10.3%
7th Grade Reading (Horatio School District)	33.8	23.5	10.3%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Horatio High School)	77.2	79.2	2%
8th Grade English (Horatio School District)	77.2	79.2	2%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Horatio High School)	40.3	35.4	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Horatio School District)	40.3	35.4	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Horatio High School)	42.1	33.3	8.8%
8th Grade Science (Horatio School District)	42.1	33.3	8.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Horatio High School)	56.2	60.4	4.2%
8th Grade Reading (Horatio School District)	56.2	60.4	4.2%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Horatio High School)	52.5	57.4	4.9%
9th Grade English (Horatio School District)	52.5	57.4	4.9%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Horatio High School)	18.7	29.4	10.7%
9th Grade Math (Horatio School District)	18.7	29.4	10.7%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Horatio High School)	27.1	36.8	9.7%
9th Grade Science (Horatio School District)	27.1	36.8	9.7%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Horatio High School)	25.5	44.1	18.6%
9th Grade Reading (Horatio School District)	25.5	44.1	18.6%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Horatio High School)	44.6	57.4	12.8%
10th Grade English (Horatio School District)	44.6	57.4	12.8%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Horatio High School)	13.5	22.2	8.7%
10th Grade Math (Horatio School District)	13.5	22.2	8.7%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Horatio High School)	23	40.8	17.8%
10th Grade Science (Horatio School District)	23	40.8	17.8%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Horatio High School)	27.1	31.5	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Horatio School District)	27.1	31.5	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Horatio High School)	3.8	2.7	1.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Horatio School District)	3.8	2.7	1.1%
11th Grade English (Horatio High School)	37.7	32.4	5.3%
11th Grade English (Horatio School District)	37.7	32.4	5.3%
11th Grade Reading (Horatio High School)	28.3	21.6	6.7%
11th Grade Reading (Horatio School District)	28.3	21.6	6.7%
11th Grade Science (Horatio High School)	18.9	10.8	8.1%
11th Grade Science (Horatio School District)	18.9	10.8	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	321	14.9%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	11	10	9.1%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	82	87	6.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	281	217	22.8%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.7%	81.3%	12.6%

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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 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Horatio High School	Public	7-12	205 Isbell St	Horatio	71842	Sevier County	Horatio School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 832-2341	321	52	6.2	81.3%	217 (67.6%)	3 (0.9%)	87 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	63.7	90^th of 305 public high schools	70.5%		65.9	84^th of 295 public high schools	71.5%	6	27.9	27.8	29.3	35.4	30.3	27.9	22.2	36.6	36.9	30.8	21.3	29.6	25.2	17.0	17.0	14.3			14.3	29.5	29.6	29.6	0.0	39.1	0.0	37.8	$11,299	$786	$10,514
Dequeen High School	Public	10-12	1803 W Coulter Dr	De Queen	71832	Sevier County	Dequeen School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 642-2426	481	56	8.6	68.6%	136 (28.3%)	6 (1.2%)	305 (63.4%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.7%)	8 (1.7%)	15 (3.1%)	71.2	59^th of 305 public high schools	80.7%		57.5	116^th of 295 public high schools	60.7%	57				36.8	36.8				38.9	38.9						14.9	0.0	0.0	14.5					40.9	0.0	40.6	$9,828	$371	$9,458
Cossatot Community College Of The Ua	Public	9-12	183 College Drive	De Queen	71832	Sevier County	Cossatot Community College Of The Ua	No	No	No	No	(870) 584-4471	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Foreman High School	Public	7-12	700 Rocky Comfort Rd	Foreman	71836	Little River County	Foreman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 542-7212	235	37	6.3	65.5%	182 (77.4%)	19 (8.1%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	39.8	188^th of 305 public high schools	38.4%		53.5	136^th of 295 public high schools	53.9%	52	12.1	28.9	18.2	28.0	22.9	15.2	26.7	15.1	26.0	21.7	24.3	22.2	23.1	36.4	33.4	0.0	0.0		0.0	12.1	31.1	23.1	0.0	31.8	0.0	29.8	$10,060	$823	$9,237

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