Poyen High School

Summary:

Poyen High School is a public high school located in Poyen, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 240 students. The school is part of the Poyen School District, which is ranked 46 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Poyen High School's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from a high of 23rd out of 268 Arkansas high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 201st out of 269 in 2015-2016. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 73rd out of 305 Arkansas high schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's overall performance on ATLAS and ACT Aspire assessments is generally below the state average, it has shown particular strengths in ATLAS Mathematics and Algebra, with proficiency rates higher than the state averages. However, the school's performance in ATLAS Geometry is significantly lower than the state average, with only 11.1% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 18%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Benton High School, Magnet Cove High School, and Harmony Grove High School, Poyen High School's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to its lower academic outcomes. Interestingly, Poyen High School has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 111 N School St
       Poyen, AR  72128


(501) 332-2939

District: Poyen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,157 Help


Feeder schools for Poyen High School:

Elementary:    Poyen Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.3 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poyen High School ranks worse than 51% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Poyen High School ranks better than 76.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poyen High School is 6.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poyen High School is $9,157.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Poyen High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Poyen High School 171st of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Poyen High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Poyen High School 73rd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Poyen High School in the ranking list.)

Poyen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Poyen School District 46th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poyen High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.35 35th 208 83.2%
2006 71.74 47th 206 77.2%
2007 76.00 35th 225 84.4%
2008 51.73 126th 223 43.5%
2009 48.79 141st 240 41.3%
2010 33.12 203rd 254 20.1%
2011 50.50 156th 264 40.9%
2012 53.22 147th 265 44.5%
2013 39.48 194th 278 30.2%
2014 59.94 115th 280 58.9%
2015 71.47 48th 275 82.5%
2016 51.18 151st 312 51.6%
2017 42.91 195th 315 38.1%
2018 61.75 122nd 318 61.6%
2019 51.31 164th 319 48.6%
2021 66.99 93rd 330 71.8%
2022 64.74 105th 318 67.0%
2023 68.82 88th 330 73.3%
2024 47.23 171st 335 49.0%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Poyen High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.29 53rd 232 77.2%
2007 89.67 1st 258 99.6%
2008 82.68 5th 256 98.0%
2009 69.69 38th 261 85.4%
2010 57.59 84th 262 67.9%
2011 70.77 32nd 266 88.0%
2012 57.72 105th 266 60.5%
2013 47.51 147th 271 45.8%
2014 76.51 23rd 268 91.4%
2015 32.16 191st 267 28.5%
2016 34.11 201st 269 25.3%
2017 61.80 86th 264 67.4%
2018 48.19 152nd 263 42.2%
2019 59.15 102nd 282 63.8%
2021 48.85 143rd 290 50.7%
2022 38.85 189th 282 33.0%
2023 68.62 69th 295 76.6%
2024 67.48 73rd 305 76.1%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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 Poyen High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1989 127 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 127
1990 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1991 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1992 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1993 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1994 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1995 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1996 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1997 226 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1998 245 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1999 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2000 278 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2002 259 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 259 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 223 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 233 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2006 232 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2007 249 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2008 263 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 270
2009 282 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 265 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 272
2011 255 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 258
2012 257 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 263
2013 276 0 2 4 1 1 0 0 284
2014 266 1 2 2 1 2 0 0 274
2015 278 1 2 4 1 2 0 0 288
2016 274 0 2 5 1 2 1 0 285
2017 270 1 1 9 0 1 1 0 283
2018 284 2 1 7 0 1 2 0 297
2019 292 2 1 9 0 0 3 0 307
2020 281 2 0 13 0 0 4 0 300
2021 264 1 0 13 0 0 5 0 283
2022 252 1 0 10 0 0 7 0 270
2023 225 0 0 6 0 0 9 0 240

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 Poyen High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 100 6.8 14.7 n/a
1989 127 21.0 6.0 n/a
1990 122 15.0 8.1 32.8
1991 123 15.0 8.2 31.7
1992 139 6.6 21.0 38.8
1993 152 7.1 21.4 42.8
1994 152 8.8 17.3 42.1
1995 230 9.4 24.5 33
1996 230 9.4 24.5 33
1997 226 12.2 18.5 28.8
1998 245 12.2 20.1 30.6
1999 255 9.3 27.4 29.8
2000 279 18.0 15.5 33.7
2001 259 19.0 13.6 33.2
2002 262 16.0 16.4 30.2
2003 262 16.0 16.4 30.2
2004 227 21.0 10.8 38.3
2005 237 18.0 13.2 38.4
2006 237 16.0 14.8 43.5
2007 253 22.0 11.5 50.2
2008 270 22.0 12.3 46.7
2009 288 22.0 13.1 51.7
2010 272 23.6 11.8 57.7
2011 258 20.4 12.6 52.3
2012 263 21.9 11.9 50.2
2013 284 19.5 14.5 52.5
2014 274 19.8 13.7 52.6
2015 288 20.0 14.4 53.1
2016 285 20.0 14.2 52.3
2017 283 23.5 12.0 29.3
2018 297 20.2 14.6 25.9
2019 307 27.6 11.1 46.3
2020 300 49.0 6.1 49.7
2021 283 47.5 5.9 43.1
2022 270 45.4 5.9 49.3
2023 240 37.8 6.3 49.6

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 Poyen High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 100 6.8 14.7 n/a
1989 127 21.0 6.0 n/a
1990 122 15.0 8.1 32.8
1991 123 15.0 8.2 31.7
1992 139 6.6 21.0 38.8
1993 152 7.1 21.4 42.8
1994 152 8.8 17.3 42.1
1995 230 9.4 24.5 33
1996 230 9.4 24.5 33
1997 226 12.2 18.5 28.8
1998 245 12.2 20.1 30.6
1999 255 9.3 27.4 29.8
2000 279 18.0 15.5 33.7
2001 259 19.0 13.6 33.2
2002 262 16.0 16.4 30.2
2003 262 16.0 16.4 30.2
2004 227 21.0 10.8 38.3
2005 237 18.0 13.2 38.4
2006 237 16.0 14.8 43.5
2007 253 22.0 11.5 50.2
2008 270 22.0 12.3 46.7
2009 288 22.0 13.1 51.7
2010 272 23.6 11.8 57.7
2011 258 20.4 12.6 52.3
2012 263 21.9 11.9 50.2
2013 284 19.5 14.5 52.5
2014 274 19.8 13.7 52.6
2015 288 20.0 14.4 53.1
2016 285 20.0 14.2 52.3
2017 283 23.5 12.0 29.3
2018 297 20.2 14.6 25.9
2019 307 27.6 11.1 46.3
2020 300 49.0 6.1 49.7
2021 283 47.5 5.9 43.1
2022 270 45.4 5.9 49.3
2023 240 37.8 6.3 49.6

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 Poyen High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,022 (11.2%) $8,134 (88.8%) $9,157

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poyen High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 88th of 330 Middle schools
 24.7%
Ranks 102nd of 282 High schoolsRanks 69th of 295 High schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Poyen High School)84.375
 9.3%
   7th Grade English (Poyen School District)84.375
 9.3%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Poyen High School)50.939.3
 11.6%
   7th Grade Math (Poyen School District)50.939.3
 11.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Poyen High School)40.439.3
 1.1%
   7th Grade Science (Poyen School District)40.439.3
 1.1%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Poyen High School)40.325
 15.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Poyen School District)40.325
 15.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Poyen High School)69.474.5
 5.1%
   8th Grade English (Poyen School District)69.474.5
 5.1%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Poyen High School)44.557.5
 13%
   8th Grade Math (Poyen School District)44.557.5
 13%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Poyen High School)30.553.2
 22.7%
   8th Grade Science (Poyen School District)30.553.2
 22.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Poyen High School)41.757.4
 15.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Poyen School District)41.757.4
 15.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Poyen High School)73.559.4
 14.1%
   9th Grade English (Poyen School District)73.559.4
 14.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Poyen High School)48.927
 21.9%
   9th Grade Math (Poyen School District)48.927
 21.9%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Poyen High School)5327
 26%
   9th Grade Science (Poyen School District)5327
 26%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Poyen High School)4732.4
 14.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Poyen School District)4732.4
 14.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Poyen High School)4965
 16%
   10th Grade English (Poyen School District)4965
 16%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Poyen High School)29.437.5
 8.1%
   10th Grade Math (Poyen School District)29.437.5
 8.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Poyen High School)31.340
 8.7%
   10th Grade Science (Poyen School District)31.340
 8.7%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Poyen High School)25.442.5
 17.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Poyen School District)25.442.5
 17.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Poyen High School)17.311.4
 5.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Poyen School District)17.311.4
 5.9%
11th Grade English (Poyen High School)48.128.6
 19.5%
   11th Grade English (Poyen School District)48.128.6
 19.5%
11th Grade Reading (Poyen High School)21.225.7
 4.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Poyen School District)21.225.7
 4.5%
11th Grade Science (Poyen High School)21.25.7
 15.5%
   11th Grade Science (Poyen School District)21.25.7
 15.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students307240
 21.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White292225
 22.9%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%49.6%
 3.3%


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Students at Poyen High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Poyen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Poyen Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Poyen High School.

Poyen High School ranks 73rd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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