Lake Hamilton High School

Summary:

Lake Hamilton High School is a public high school located in Pearcy, Arkansas, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 936 students. The school is part of the Lake Hamilton School District, which is ranked 41 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Hamilton High School consistently performs above the state average in several subject areas, including English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading, Geometry, and Biology. The school's performance on the ACT Aspire test is also noteworthy, with higher proficiency rates than the state in English, Math, Science, and Reading for 10th-grade students. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.32% to 58.97% over the past three school years, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,491, which is higher than the state average and indicates a relatively strong investment in the education of its students.

When compared to nearby schools, Lakeside High School, which is part of the Lakeside School District (Garland), stands out as another high-performing school in the region, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong test scores. Other nearby schools, such as Ouachita High School, Jessieville High School, and Cutter-Morning Star High School, have more mixed performance, with some areas where they excel and others where they lag behind Lake Hamilton High School.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 280 Wolf St
       Pearcy, AR  71964


(501) 767-9311

District: Lake Hamilton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,491 Help


Feeder schools for Lake Hamilton High School:

Elementary:    Lake Hamilton Elementary School
    Lake Hamilton Interm. School
    Lake Hamilton Primary School
Middle:    Lake Hamilton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  901

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Hamilton High School ranks better than 74.4% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (14.2%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton High School is 18.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Hamilton High School is $11,491.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Hamilton High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake Hamilton High School 78th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Lake Hamilton High School in the ranking list.)

Lake Hamilton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Hamilton School District 41st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Hamilton High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.76 91st 232 60.8%
2007 60.48 65th 258 74.8%
2008 52.56 98th 256 61.7%
2009 65.75 52nd 261 80.1%
2010 61.33 70th 262 73.3%
2011 55.81 110th 266 58.6%
2012 63.00 73rd 266 72.6%
2013 67.07 53rd 271 80.4%
2014 62.14 71st 268 73.5%
2015 42.84 138th 267 48.3%
2016 81.46 33rd 269 87.7%
2017 66.78 68th 264 74.2%
2018 73.47 39th 263 85.2%
2019 68.44 54th 282 80.9%
2021 60.44 85th 290 70.7%
2022 74.77 46th 282 83.7%
2023 60.93 103rd 295 65.1%
2024 66.47 78th 305 74.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Hamilton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 741 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1989 642 8 2 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 658
1990 714 7 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 730
1991 707 7 2 4 6 n/a n/a 0 726
1992 713 7 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 730
1993 709 4 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 724 9 3 9 4 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 816 14 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 848
1996 816 14 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 848
1997 721 10 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 742
1998 722 20 6 14 6 n/a n/a 0 768
1999 796 5 9 10 8 n/a n/a 0 828
2000 778 19 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2001 786 22 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 784 38 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 844
2003 784 38 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 844
2004 818 42 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2005 759 25 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2006 810 29 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2007 832 24 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2008 809 24 21 24 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2009 800 16 18 29 6 n/a n/a 0 869
2010 762 28 17 36 7 15 4 0 869
2011 794 18 10 48 7 8 31 0 916
2012 821 24 10 55 4 5 46 0 965
2013 875 24 9 70 4 1 52 0 1035
2014 891 28 5 65 5 0 45 0 1039
2015 855 30 7 81 5 0 61 0 1039
2016 805 25 2 93 4 0 72 0 1001
2017 771 41 6 89 4 0 79 0 990
2018 799 34 4 100 5 0 65 0 1007
2019 772 38 7 110 2 2 65 0 996
2020 752 25 6 124 7 1 59 0 974
2021 753 29 5 127 3 0 69 0 986
2022 729 24 7 127 4 0 60 0 951
2023 700 30 6 132 2 1 65 0 936
2024 666 28 5 128 3 2 69 0 901

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 Lake Hamilton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 750 35.0 21.4 n/a
1989 658 35.0 18.8 n/a
1990 730 41.0 17.8 4.9
1991 726 33.7 21.5 4.3
1992 730 35.3 20.6 6
1993 721 35.6 20.3 7.6
1994 749 37.2 20.1 7.7
1995 848 37.6 22.6 9.9
1996 848 37.6 22.6 9.9
1997 742 36.5 20.3 10.8
1998 768 36.5 21.0 10.3
1999 828 29.0 28.6 12.2
2000 822 56.0 14.7 14
2001 837 45.0 18.6 12.9
2002 844 59.0 14.3 20.7
2003 844 59.0 14.3 20.7
2004 887 55.0 16.1 27.1
2005 810 60.0 13.5 28.1
2006 863 58.0 14.9 33
2007 887 73.0 12.2 35.4
2008 878 65.0 13.5 37.8
2009 869 64.9 13.4 40.6
2010 869 56.5 14.4 44.1
2011 916 54.9 16.6 46.3
2012 965 54.5 17.6 47.5
2013 1035 54.4 19.0 53.9
2014 1039 57.7 17.9 43.3
2015 1039 58.0 17.9 47.7
2016 1001 60.0 16.6 46.1
2017 990 69.2 14.2 28.2
2018 1007 68.1 14.7 30.4
2019 996 62.9 15.8 47.3
2020 974 61.1 15.9 45.8
2021 986 49.9 19.7 50.4
2022 951 53.1 17.9 47.3
2023 936 48.3 19.3 59
2024 901 48.9 18.4 61

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 Lake Hamilton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 750 35.0 21.4 n/a
1989 658 35.0 18.8 n/a
1990 730 41.0 17.8 4.9
1991 726 33.7 21.5 4.3
1992 730 35.3 20.6 6
1993 721 35.6 20.3 7.6
1994 749 37.2 20.1 7.7
1995 848 37.6 22.6 9.9
1996 848 37.6 22.6 9.9
1997 742 36.5 20.3 10.8
1998 768 36.5 21.0 10.3
1999 828 29.0 28.6 12.2
2000 822 56.0 14.7 14
2001 837 45.0 18.6 12.9
2002 844 59.0 14.3 20.7
2003 844 59.0 14.3 20.7
2004 887 55.0 16.1 27.1
2005 810 60.0 13.5 28.1
2006 863 58.0 14.9 33
2007 887 73.0 12.2 35.4
2008 878 65.0 13.5 37.8
2009 869 64.9 13.4 40.6
2010 869 56.5 14.4 44.1
2011 916 54.9 16.6 46.3
2012 965 54.5 17.6 47.5
2013 1035 54.4 19.0 53.9
2014 1039 57.7 17.9 43.3
2015 1039 58.0 17.9 47.7
2016 1001 60.0 16.6 46.1
2017 990 69.2 14.2 28.2
2018 1007 68.1 14.7 30.4
2019 996 62.9 15.8 47.3
2020 974 61.1 15.9 45.8
2021 986 49.9 19.7 50.4
2022 951 53.1 17.9 47.3
2023 936 48.3 19.3 59
2024 901 48.9 18.4 61

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Hamilton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $965 (8.4%) $10,526 (91.6%) $11,491

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Hamilton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 282 High schoolsRanks 103rd of 295 High schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English (Lake Hamilton High School)71.957.2
 14.7%
   10th Grade English (Lake Hamilton School District)71.957.2
 14.7%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Lake Hamilton High School)32.419.9
 12.5%
   10th Grade Math (Lake Hamilton School District)32.419.9
 12.5%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Lake Hamilton High School)37.230.6
 6.6%
   10th Grade Science (Lake Hamilton School District)37.230.6
 6.6%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lake Hamilton High School)39.237.6
 1.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Lake Hamilton School District)39.237.6
 1.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lake Hamilton High School)20.520.1
 0.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lake Hamilton School District)20.520.1
 0.4%
11th Grade English (Lake Hamilton High School)49.853.5
 3.7%
   11th Grade English (Lake Hamilton School District)49.853.5
 3.7%
11th Grade Reading (Lake Hamilton High School)31.635.7
 4.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Lake Hamilton School District)31.635.7
 4.1%
11th Grade Science (Lake Hamilton High School)22.627.5
 4.9%
   11th Grade Science (Lake Hamilton School District)22.627.5
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students996936
 6%
African American3830
 21.1%
American Indian22
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic110132
 20%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White772700
 9.3%
Two or More Races6565
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%59%
 11.7%


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Students at Lake Hamilton High School are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Lake Hamilton High School ranks 78th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 901 students attended Lake Hamilton High School.


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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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