Shirley High School

Summary:

Shirley High School is a public high school in Shirley, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 139 students. The school is part of the Shirley School District, which is ranked 197 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shirley High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.9% of Shirley High School students were proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts for all grades, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While Shirley High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 11.5 over the past three school years, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Mountain View High School, Heber Springs High School, and West Side High School, Shirley High School consistently underperforms in academic measures like standardized test scores and proficiency rates. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from a high of 70th out of 264 Arkansas high schools in 2016-2017 to 219th out of 305 in the current 2023-2024 school year. These factors suggest that Shirley High School may be facing significant challenges in terms of student socioeconomic status, resource allocation, and overall educational support, which could be contributing to the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 201 Blue Devil Dr
       Shirley, AR  72153


(501) 518-2223

District: Shirley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,566 Help


Feeder schools for Shirley High School:

Elementary:    Shirley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
African American:
2.2%
Asian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shirley High School ranks worse than 66.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Shirley High School ranks worse than 71.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), African American (2.2%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shirley High School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shirley High School is $11,566.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shirley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shirley High School 223rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Shirley High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Shirley High School 219th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Shirley High School in the ranking list.)

Shirley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shirley School District 197th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shirley High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.51 143rd 208 31.3%
2006 55.65 99th 206 51.9%
2007 37.42 174th 225 22.7%
2008 24.47 194th 223 13.0%
2009 44.63 157th 240 34.6%
2010 38.75 189th 254 25.6%
2011 50.20 158th 264 40.2%
2012 27.60 218th 265 17.7%
2013 38.61 200th 278 28.1%
2014 43.65 185th 280 33.9%
2015 25.85 221st 275 19.6%
2016 29.24 246th 312 21.2%
2017 38.68 216th 315 31.4%
2018 54.85 147th 318 53.8%
2019 53.36 150th 319 53.0%
2021 55.11 154th 330 53.3%
2022 44.57 186th 318 41.5%
2023 27.40 263rd 330 20.3%
2024 36.78 223rd 335 33.4%
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 Shirley High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.47 120th 232 48.3%
2007 47.08 123rd 258 52.3%
2008 22.24 212th 256 17.2%
2009 48.39 128th 261 51.0%
2010 50.54 117th 262 55.3%
2011 31.51 205th 266 22.9%
2012 42.97 161st 266 39.5%
2013 37.42 193rd 271 28.8%
2014 43.39 168th 268 37.3%
2015 46.50 108th 267 59.6%
2016 38.32 181st 269 32.7%
2017 66.39 70th 264 73.5%
2018 60.31 87th 263 66.9%
2019 50.78 146th 282 48.2%
2021 38.58 192nd 290 33.8%
2022 36.62 201st 282 28.7%
2023 48.55 153rd 295 48.1%
2024 32.80 219th 305 28.2%
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 Shirley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 251 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1989 254 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 255
1990 225 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 227 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1992 230 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1993 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1994 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1998 226 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1999 192 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 196
2000 195 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 199
2001 221 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2002 220 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 220 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 239 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 250 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 271 7 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 235 3 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2008 196 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2009 216 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2010 191 5 1 3 0 0 16 0 216
2011 181 4 0 4 0 0 6 0 195
2012 181 4 0 4 0 1 4 0 194
2013 201 3 0 0 2 0 6 0 212
2014 187 2 0 4 1 0 5 0 199
2015 192 2 0 2 1 0 4 0 201
2016 180 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 187
2017 166 2 0 3 1 0 3 0 175
2018 162 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 168
2019 172 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 178
2020 158 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 164
2021 138 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 145
2022 136 2 2 1 2 0 1 0 144
2023 131 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 139

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 Shirley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 14.9 16.9 n/a
1989 255 18.0 14.1 n/a
1990 226 18.0 12.5 43.4
1991 230 13.4 17.1 51.7
1992 233 14.4 16.1 56.7
1993 237 15.0 15.8 57
1994 261 14.3 18.3 62.1
1995 258 14.9 17.3 57
1996 258 14.9 17.3 57
1997 240 14.9 16.1 54.6
1998 226 14.9 15.2 58
1999 196 10.4 18.8 62.2
2000 199 20.0 10.0 57.8
2001 223 19.0 11.7 51.6
2002 225 17.0 13.2 57.8
2003 225 17.0 13.2 57.8
2004 242 19.0 12.7 59.1
2005 257 21.0 12.2 68.5
2006 283 27.0 10.5 68.2
2007 245 30.0 8.2 72.7
2008 205 27.0 7.6 66.8
2009 223 24.0 9.3 65.9
2010 216 23.8 9.8 69.9
2011 195 19.0 10.2 73.8
2012 194 18.8 10.2 78.4
2013 212 20.0 10.6 77.4
2014 199 19.9 9.9 72.4
2015 201 20.0 10.0 80.6
2016 187 20.0 9.3 100
2017 175 20.4 8.5 65.1
2018 168 17.7 9.4 70.2
2019 178 19.7 9.0 100
2020 164 18.3 8.9 100
2021 145 14.2 10.1 99.3
2022 144 12.5 11.5 100
2023 139 14.8 9.3 100

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 Shirley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 14.9 16.9 n/a
1989 255 18.0 14.1 n/a
1990 226 18.0 12.5 43.4
1991 230 13.4 17.1 51.7
1992 233 14.4 16.1 56.7
1993 237 15.0 15.8 57
1994 261 14.3 18.3 62.1
1995 258 14.9 17.3 57
1996 258 14.9 17.3 57
1997 240 14.9 16.1 54.6
1998 226 14.9 15.2 58
1999 196 10.4 18.8 62.2
2000 199 20.0 10.0 57.8
2001 223 19.0 11.7 51.6
2002 225 17.0 13.2 57.8
2003 225 17.0 13.2 57.8
2004 242 19.0 12.7 59.1
2005 257 21.0 12.2 68.5
2006 283 27.0 10.5 68.2
2007 245 30.0 8.2 72.7
2008 205 27.0 7.6 66.8
2009 223 24.0 9.3 65.9
2010 216 23.8 9.8 69.9
2011 195 19.0 10.2 73.8
2012 194 18.8 10.2 78.4
2013 212 20.0 10.6 77.4
2014 199 19.9 9.9 72.4
2015 201 20.0 10.0 80.6
2016 187 20.0 9.3 100
2017 175 20.4 8.5 65.1
2018 168 17.7 9.4 70.2
2019 178 19.7 9.0 100
2020 164 18.3 8.9 100
2021 145 14.2 10.1 99.3
2022 144 12.5 11.5 100
2023 139 14.8 9.3 100

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 Shirley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,333 (11.5%) $10,234 (88.5%) $11,566

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shirley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 263rd of 330 Middle schools
 32.7%
Ranks 146th of 282 High schoolsRanks 153rd of 295 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Shirley High School)88.970.8
 18.1%
   7th Grade English (Shirley School District)88.970.8
 18.1%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Shirley High School)40.716.7
 24%
   7th Grade Math (Shirley School District)40.716.7
 24%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Shirley High School)3729.2
 7.8%
   7th Grade Science (Shirley School District)3729.2
 7.8%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Shirley High School)51.825
 26.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Shirley School District)51.825
 26.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Shirley High School)77.865
 12.8%
   8th Grade English (Shirley School District)77.865
 12.8%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Shirley High School)38.925
 13.9%
   8th Grade Math (Shirley School District)38.925
 13.9%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Shirley High School)33.425
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Shirley School District)33.425
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Shirley High School)5030
 20%
   8th Grade Reading (Shirley School District)5030
 20%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Shirley High School)65.466.6
 1.2%
   9th Grade English (Shirley School District)65.466.6
 1.2%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Shirley High School)34.625.9
 8.7%
   9th Grade Math (Shirley School District)34.625.9
 8.7%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Shirley High School)38.537
 1.5%
   9th Grade Science (Shirley School District)38.537
 1.5%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Shirley High School)42.344.4
 2.1%
   9th Grade Reading (Shirley School District)42.344.4
 2.1%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Shirley High School)59.250
 9.2%
   10th Grade English (Shirley School District)59.250
 9.2%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Shirley High School)25.90
 25.9%
   10th Grade Math (Shirley School District)25.90
 25.9%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Shirley High School)25.95.6
 20.3%
   10th Grade Science (Shirley School District)25.95.6
 20.3%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Shirley High School)3716.7
 20.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Shirley School District)3716.7
 20.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Shirley High School)6.510.5
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Shirley School District)6.510.5
 4%
11th Grade English (Shirley High School)54.821.1
 33.7%
   11th Grade English (Shirley School District)54.821.1
 33.7%
11th Grade Reading (Shirley High School)22.65.3
 17.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Shirley School District)22.65.3
 17.3%
11th Grade Science (Shirley High School)9.710.5
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (Shirley School District)9.710.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students178139
 21.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian02
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White172131
 23.8%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley High School

Students at Shirley High School are 94% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Shirley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shirley Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Shirley High School.

Shirley High School ranks 219th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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