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Arkansas High School

Summary:

Arkansas High School is a public magnet high school located in Texarkana, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,060 students. The school is part of the Texarkana School District, which is ranked 179 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Arkansas High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.1 to 9.8 over the past three school years, its academic performance is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 30.4% of students were proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 162 out of 267 Arkansas high schools in the 2014-2015 school year to 174 out of 305 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools like Ashdown High School, Fouke High School, and Premier High School of Texarkana, Arkansas High School generally performs worse on standardized test scores, particularly in math and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 4.8% of Arkansas High School students were proficient or better in ATLAS/Algebra, compared to 11% at Ashdown High School and 12% at Fouke High School. Additionally, Arkansas High School has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 1500 Jefferson Ave
       Texarkana, AR  71875

(870) 774-7641

District: Texarkana School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,660 Help


Feeder schools for Arkansas High School:

Elementary:    Edward D. Trice Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School
    Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  1,060

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.4%
White:
33.7%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arkansas High School ranks worse than 57% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.4%), White (33.7%), Hispanic (5.7%). (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 Arkansas High School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arkansas High School is $12,660.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arkansas High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas High School 174th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Arkansas High School in the ranking list.)

Texarkana School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Texarkana School District 179th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arkansas High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.19 212th 232 8.6%
2007 13.46 229th 258 11.2%
2008 14.26 226th 256 11.7%
2009 10.15 241st 261 7.7%
2010 9.36 240th 262 8.4%
2011 19.03 230th 266 13.5%
2012 19.97 231st 266 13.2%
2013 23.85 222nd 271 18.1%
2014 24.48 225th 268 16.0%
2015 37.66 162nd 267 39.3%
2016 32.19 207th 269 23.0%
2017 33.70 195th 264 26.1%
2018 36.01 191st 263 27.4%
2019 34.16 199th 282 29.4%
2021 27.70 229th 290 21.0%
2022 25.46 236th 282 16.3%
2023 31.51 219th 295 25.8%
2024 42.87 174th 305 43.0%
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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 Arkansas High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 838 478 11 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1329
1989 773 496 7 n/a 4 n/a n/a 0 1280
1990 716 458 11 3 4 n/a n/a 0 1192
1991 684 437 7 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1134
1992 649 441 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
1993 659 445 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1994 680 475 12 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1178
1995 674 525 6 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1214
1996 674 525 6 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1214
1997 652 485 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1152
1998 632 503 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1149
1999 554 507 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
2000 487 496 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1000
2001 493 459 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 965
2002 675 643 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1335
2003 675 643 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1335
2004 633 596 5 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1253
2005 624 636 7 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1296
2006 637 678 13 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1359
2007 610 649 6 32 2 n/a n/a 0 1299
2008 578 664 4 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1286
2009 547 636 5 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1219
2010 527 633 3 46 5 2 20 0 1236
2011 499 570 2 42 5 4 14 0 1136
2012 512 597 2 41 6 3 24 0 1185
2013 499 589 3 55 6 3 35 0 1190
2014 487 534 1 47 4 2 43 0 1118
2015 462 547 4 49 2 1 41 0 1106
2016 463 535 5 36 2 1 40 0 1082
2017 458 507 5 35 4 1 35 0 1045
2018 401 523 5 45 1 1 33 0 1009
2019 372 544 2 48 1 1 40 0 1008
2020 357 564 1 54 1 1 49 0 1027
2021 365 584 4 51 2 0 63 0 1069
2022 355 629 3 64 1 2 69 0 1123
2023 357 577 4 60 2 1 59 0 1060

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 Arkansas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1329 84.0 15.8 n/a
1989 1280 90.0 14.2 n/a
1990 1192 89.0 13.3 20.5
1991 1134 79.8 14.2 20.9
1992 1106 79.3 13.9 23.6
1993 1118 82.2 13.6 25.1
1994 1178 77.8 15.1 31.2
1995 1214 80.6 15.1 26.8
1996 1214 80.6 15.1 26.8
1997 1152 76.6 15.0 26.6
1998 1149 76.6 15.0 27.7
1999 1078 60.9 17.7 34.1
2000 1000 71.0 14.1 39.1
2001 965 69.0 14.0 38.3
2002 1335 82.0 16.3 43.7
2003 1335 82.0 16.3 43.7
2004 1253 86.0 14.6 43.5
2005 1296 97.0 13.4 54.9
2006 1359 106.0 12.8 60.6
2007 1299 112.0 11.6 68.8
2008 1286 115.0 11.2 57.9
2009 1219 110.0 11.1 57.3
2010 1236 110.7 11.1 55.7
2011 1136 105.3 10.7 55.8
2012 1185 95.8 12.3 59.4
2013 1190 92.5 12.8 51.7
2014 1118 88.2 12.6 59.1
2015 1106 86.0 12.8 59
2016 1082 81.0 13.3 57.7
2017 1045 90.6 11.5 18.9
2018 1009 81.9 12.3 34.9
2019 1008 97.7 10.3 58.9
2020 1027 109.7 9.3 100
2021 1069 108.6 9.8 100
2022 1123 119.0 9.4 100
2023 1060 116.2 9.1 100

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 Arkansas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1329 84.0 15.8 n/a
1989 1280 90.0 14.2 n/a
1990 1192 89.0 13.3 20.5
1991 1134 79.8 14.2 20.9
1992 1106 79.3 13.9 23.6
1993 1118 82.2 13.6 25.1
1994 1178 77.8 15.1 31.2
1995 1214 80.6 15.1 26.8
1996 1214 80.6 15.1 26.8
1997 1152 76.6 15.0 26.6
1998 1149 76.6 15.0 27.7
1999 1078 60.9 17.7 34.1
2000 1000 71.0 14.1 39.1
2001 965 69.0 14.0 38.3
2002 1335 82.0 16.3 43.7
2003 1335 82.0 16.3 43.7
2004 1253 86.0 14.6 43.5
2005 1296 97.0 13.4 54.9
2006 1359 106.0 12.8 60.6
2007 1299 112.0 11.6 68.8
2008 1286 115.0 11.2 57.9
2009 1219 110.0 11.1 57.3
2010 1236 110.7 11.1 55.7
2011 1136 105.3 10.7 55.8
2012 1185 95.8 12.3 59.4
2013 1190 92.5 12.8 51.7
2014 1118 88.2 12.6 59.1
2015 1106 86.0 12.8 59
2016 1082 81.0 13.3 57.7
2017 1045 90.6 11.5 18.9
2018 1009 81.9 12.3 34.9
2019 1008 97.7 10.3 58.9
2020 1027 109.7 9.3 100
2021 1069 108.6 9.8 100
2022 1123 119.0 9.4 100
2023 1060 116.2 9.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arkansas High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,226 (17.6%) $10,434 (82.4%) $12,660

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arkansas High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 282 High schoolsRanks 219th of 295 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English (Arkansas High School)50.638.8
 11.8%
   9th Grade English (Texarkana School District)4938.8
 10.2%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas High School)29.322.5
 6.8%
   9th Grade Math (Texarkana School District)28.222.5
 5.7%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas High School)28.222.4
 5.8%
   9th Grade Science (Texarkana School District)2722.4
 4.6%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas High School)29.734.1
 4.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Texarkana School District)28.534.1
 5.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Arkansas High School)49.141.3
 7.8%
   10th Grade English (Texarkana School District)4941.3
 7.7%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas High School)27.910
 17.9%
   10th Grade Math (Texarkana School District)27.310
 17.3%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas High School)25.917.4
 8.5%
   10th Grade Science (Texarkana School District)25.717.4
 8.3%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas High School)25.828
 2.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Texarkana School District)25.628
 2.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arkansas High School)9.49.5
 0.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Texarkana School District)9.49.5
 0.1%
11th Grade English (Arkansas High School)3535.7
 0.7%
   11th Grade English (Texarkana School District)3535.7
 0.7%
11th Grade Reading (Arkansas High School)19.217.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Texarkana School District)19.217.9
 1.3%
11th Grade Science (Arkansas High School)8.912.5
 3.6%
   11th Grade Science (Texarkana School District)8.912.5
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10081060
 5.2%
African American544577
 6.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic4860
 25%
Pacific Islander11
White372357
 4%
Two or More Races4059
 47.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%100%
 41.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arkansas High School

Arkansas High School ranks 174th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Arkansas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Elementary : Fairview Elementary School
Elementary : Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,060 students attended Arkansas High School.

Students at Arkansas High School are 54% African American, 34% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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