Quitman High School

Summary:

Quitman High School is a public high school serving 253 students in grades 9-12 in Quitman, Arkansas, which is part of the Quitman School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, and Biology proficiency, with 42.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.8%.

Quitman High School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, as well as its moderate percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at around 45-51%, which is lower than some nearby schools like Clinton High (100%) and Guy-Perkins High (100%). The school also spends $15,637 per student, which is higher than the spending at most nearby schools. These factors suggest Quitman High School is providing a quality education to its students.

While Quitman High School excels in English and Reading, its math proficiency rates lag behind, with only 18.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra and 21.7% in Geometry, compared to state averages around 26-27%. This could be an area for the school to focus on improving. Overall, Quitman High School appears to be a strong option for families in the area, with its consistent high performance and favorable comparison to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6275 Heber Springs W
       Quitman, AR  72131


(501) 589-2554

District: Quitman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,637 Help


Feeder schools for Quitman High School:

Elementary:    Quitman Elementary School
Middle:    Quitman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
African American:
1.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quitman High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Quitman High School ranks better than 84.6% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), African American (1.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quitman High School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quitman High School is $15,637.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Quitman High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Quitman High School 47th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Quitman High School in the ranking list.)

Quitman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Quitman School District 28th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Quitman High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.70 115th 208 44.7%
2006 49.68 113th 206 45.1%
2007 51.76 124th 225 44.9%
2009 40.20 165th 240 31.3%
2010 65.89 83rd 254 67.3%
2011 62.84 105th 264 60.2%
2012 59.26 127th 265 52.1%
2013 20.03 238th 278 14.4%
2014 44.19 181st 280 35.4%
2015 55.65 109th 275 60.4%
2016 46.44 175th 312 43.9%
2017 62.10 118th 315 62.5%
2018 73.02 68th 318 78.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Quitman High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.85 61st 232 73.7%
2007 45.45 127th 258 50.8%
2008 47.41 119th 256 53.5%
2009 53.28 108th 261 58.6%
2010 80.81 10th 262 96.2%
2011 74.44 24th 266 91.0%
2012 62.28 80th 266 69.9%
2013 61.68 83rd 271 69.4%
2014 42.62 171st 268 36.2%
2015 34.40 174th 267 34.8%
2016 56.32 106th 269 60.6%
2017 76.47 39th 264 85.2%
2018 59.79 91st 263 65.4%
2019 74.07 42nd 282 85.1%
2021 71.53 55th 290 81.0%
2022 71.19 53rd 282 81.2%
2023 77.20 45th 295 84.7%
2024 73.76 47th 305 84.6%
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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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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

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Enrollment information for Quitman High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1989 271 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 271
1990 284 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1991 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1992 287 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 286 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1994 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 297 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 287 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 280 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 283 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 283 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 268 0 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 271 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 275 0 2 3 8 n/a n/a 0 288
2007 260 0 1 7 13 n/a n/a 0 281
2008 273 0 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 285
2009 269 1 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 261 0 0 5 1 0 10 0 277
2011 256 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 269
2012 286 0 0 10 0 0 9 0 305
2013 296 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 314
2014 295 0 2 10 0 0 12 0 319
2015 316 0 1 13 2 0 12 0 344
2016 284 0 2 12 1 0 10 0 309
2017 298 0 1 13 1 0 11 0 324
2018 301 0 2 6 1 0 10 0 320
2019 217 0 2 5 0 0 5 0 229
2020 220 1 1 5 0 0 2 0 229
2021 201 2 1 5 0 0 3 0 212
2022 231 4 1 3 0 0 4 0 243
2023 245 3 1 2 0 0 2 0 253
2024 262 4 1 3 1 0 4 0 275

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Quitman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 16.7 16.1 n/a
1989 271 20.0 13.5 n/a
1990 284 20.0 14.2 0
1991 277 15.3 18.1 14.4
1992 287 16.7 17.1 12.5
1993 286 17.9 16.0 16.8
1994 298 17.5 17.0 18.5
1995 281 16.3 17.2 23.8
1996 281 16.3 17.2 23.8
1997 297 15.9 18.7 25.3
1998 311 15.9 19.6 27.7
1999 288 12.9 22.3 41.3
2000 279 21.0 13.3 37.3
2001 282 24.0 11.8 38.7
2002 289 22.0 13.1 42.9
2003 289 22.0 13.1 42.9
2004 277 20.0 13.9 43
2005 279 23.0 12.1 40.5
2006 288 28.0 10.3 38.2
2007 281 25.0 11.2 44.5
2008 285 24.0 11.9 39.3
2009 277 24.0 11.5 46.9
2010 277 28.1 11.0 47.7
2011 269 27.3 9.8 48.3
2012 305 27.0 11.2 51.8
2013 314 25.6 12.2 52.2
2014 319 25.8 12.3 51.4
2015 344 28.0 12.2 45.3
2016 309 32.0 9.6 52.1
2017 324 29.5 10.9 24.4
2018 320 27.1 11.7 23.1
2019 229 22.5 10.1 45
2020 229 19.0 12.0 51.1
2021 212 17.0 12.4 49.1
2022 243 19.1 12.6 51
2023 253 19.1 13.1 45.8
2024 275 20.2 13.5 40

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 Quitman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 16.7 16.1 n/a
1989 271 20.0 13.5 n/a
1990 284 20.0 14.2 0
1991 277 15.3 18.1 14.4
1992 287 16.7 17.1 12.5
1993 286 17.9 16.0 16.8
1994 298 17.5 17.0 18.5
1995 281 16.3 17.2 23.8
1996 281 16.3 17.2 23.8
1997 297 15.9 18.7 25.3
1998 311 15.9 19.6 27.7
1999 288 12.9 22.3 41.3
2000 279 21.0 13.3 37.3
2001 282 24.0 11.8 38.7
2002 289 22.0 13.1 42.9
2003 289 22.0 13.1 42.9
2004 277 20.0 13.9 43
2005 279 23.0 12.1 40.5
2006 288 28.0 10.3 38.2
2007 281 25.0 11.2 44.5
2008 285 24.0 11.9 39.3
2009 277 24.0 11.5 46.9
2010 277 28.1 11.0 47.7
2011 269 27.3 9.8 48.3
2012 305 27.0 11.2 51.8
2013 314 25.6 12.2 52.2
2014 319 25.8 12.3 51.4
2015 344 28.0 12.2 45.3
2016 309 32.0 9.6 52.1
2017 324 29.5 10.9 24.4
2018 320 27.1 11.7 23.1
2019 229 22.5 10.1 45
2020 229 19.0 12.0 51.1
2021 212 17.0 12.4 49.1
2022 243 19.1 12.6 51
2023 253 19.1 13.1 45.8
2024 275 20.2 13.5 40

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 Quitman High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,004 (6.4%) $14,633 (93.6%) $15,637

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Quitman High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 282 High schoolsRanks 45th of 295 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Quitman High School)70.162
 8.1%
   9th Grade English (Quitman School District)70.162
 8.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Quitman High School)5031
 19%
   9th Grade Math (Quitman School District)5031
 19%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Quitman High School)61.533.8
 27.7%
   9th Grade Science (Quitman School District)61.533.8
 27.7%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Quitman High School)57.153.6
 3.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Quitman School District)57.153.6
 3.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Quitman High School)59.667.7
 8.1%
   10th Grade English (Quitman School District)59.667.7
 8.1%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Quitman High School)28.526.2
 2.3%
   10th Grade Math (Quitman School District)28.526.2
 2.3%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Quitman High School)35.736.9
 1.2%
   10th Grade Science (Quitman School District)35.736.9
 1.2%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Quitman High School)26.947.7
 20.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Quitman School District)26.947.7
 20.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Quitman High School)18.818.9
 0.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Quitman School District)18.818.9
 0.1%
11th Grade English (Quitman High School)60.945.3
 15.6%
   11th Grade English (Quitman School District)60.945.3
 15.6%
11th Grade Reading (Quitman High School)34.822.6
 12.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Quitman School District)34.822.6
 12.2%
11th Grade Science (Quitman High School)2920.8
 8.2%
   11th Grade Science (Quitman School District)2920.8
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students229253
 10.5%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White217245
 12.9%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%45.8%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman High School

Quitman High School ranks 47th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Quitman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Quitman Elementary School
Middle : Quitman Middle School

Students at Quitman High School are 95% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Quitman 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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