Waldron High School

Summary:

Waldron High School is a public high school located in Waldron, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 417 students. The school is part of the Waldron School District, which is ranked 146 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waldron High School faces challenges in academic performance, with test scores consistently below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ranging from 65.71% in 2022-2023 to 73.83% in 2020-2021, may be a contributing factor to its academic struggles. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.0 in 2022-2023 to 9.4 in 2020-2021, suggesting a potentially more personalized learning environment for students. Interestingly, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years but has generally trended downward, from a high of 90 out of 264 Arkansas high schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 206 out of 282 in 2021-2022.

Comparing Waldron High School to nearby schools, Acorn High School generally outperforms Waldron High School in test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science, and has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Mansfield High School has mixed performance compared to Waldron High School, while Arkansas Consolidated High School-Mansfield has significantly lower test scores and a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 736 W Hwy 80
       Waldron, AR  72958


(479) 637-3405

District: Waldron School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,450 Help


Feeder schools for Waldron High School:

Elementary:    Waldron Elementary School
Middle:    Waldron Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
17.0%
American Indian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waldron High School ranks worse than 50.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (17%), American Indian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waldron High School is 9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waldron High School is $12,450.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waldron High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waldron High School 155th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Waldron High School in the ranking list.)

Waldron School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waldron School District 146th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waldron High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.67 170th 232 26.7%
2007 27.87 197th 258 23.6%
2008 20.70 217th 256 15.2%
2009 44.37 147th 261 43.7%
2010 43.97 148th 262 43.5%
2011 45.33 151st 266 43.2%
2012 49.37 137th 266 48.5%
2013 23.64 223rd 271 17.7%
2014 33.72 201st 268 25.0%
2015 27.41 214th 267 19.9%
2016 41.22 169th 269 37.2%
2017 61.03 90th 264 65.9%
2018 59.03 94th 263 64.3%
2019 45.47 168th 282 40.4%
2021 35.84 205th 290 29.3%
2022 34.33 206th 282 27.0%
2023 54.26 133rd 295 54.9%
2024 47.15 155th 305 49.2%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Open Quote Athletics over Academics! I graduated from Waldron and now have a kid in this horrible school system. They're to worried about sports and " appearance " while letting studies slide. It has been said from numerous people that graduating from Waldron doesn't get you prepared for college so the first 2 years you're playing catchup instead of moving forward like everyone else... Football field sure looks nice tho... Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, January 27, 2013

Open Quote Im so dissapointed that I cannot rate Waldron High School as a "0" on a scale of 1 to 5. Out of all of the public establishments I have visited, Waldron High School ranks very low on overall academic excellency. It has been described as bile in the publics mouth. NO SCHOOL PRIDE whatsoever.. I am a Waldron High School student.. and let me tell you thats not something to be proud of. Other school districts look down on us and refer to us as "Those Waldron Kids". If you are a parent and are seeking a nice school to send your kids to... Waldron is NOT the place you should go. Seek refuge! Waldron may be coming for you. And once you check in, you dont check out. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waldron High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 527 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 530
1989 500 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 500
1990 456 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1991 407 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1992 452 0 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 429 0 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 439 0 7 7 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 437 0 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 437 0 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 452 0 8 7 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 461 0 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 446 0 10 9 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 430 0 10 16 5 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 440 0 10 15 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 465 0 13 20 4 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 465 0 13 20 4 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 469 0 15 25 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2005 496 2 16 26 4 n/a n/a 0 544
2006 482 3 39 32 6 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 463 4 57 35 7 n/a n/a 0 566
2008 439 3 50 32 10 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 394 1 43 44 13 n/a n/a 0 495
2010 384 1 38 50 15 2 0 0 490
2011 374 1 32 48 10 2 1 0 468
2012 381 3 30 48 5 1 10 0 478
2013 366 2 21 41 2 1 13 0 446
2014 374 3 17 44 3 0 14 0 455
2015 363 3 22 44 8 0 13 0 453
2016 359 1 17 53 9 0 7 0 446
2017 350 3 13 59 15 0 2 0 442
2018 329 4 9 58 13 1 2 0 416
2019 315 6 11 64 20 1 2 0 419
2020 301 4 10 77 19 2 3 0 416
2021 327 3 7 66 16 2 7 0 428
2022 344 3 12 66 16 0 3 0 444
2023 308 1 14 71 15 1 7 0 417

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 Waldron High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 33.2 15.9 n/a
1989 500 37.0 13.5 n/a
1990 459 41.0 11.1 12.2
1991 412 30.2 13.6 13.8
1992 464 30.0 15.4 15.5
1993 444 29.8 14.9 15.1
1994 455 30.0 15.2 18
1995 449 28.2 15.9 22.5
1996 449 28.2 15.9 22.5
1997 469 30.1 15.6 24.5
1998 476 30.1 15.8 23.3
1999 469 14.7 31.9 23.9
2000 461 37.0 12.5 24.5
2001 468 43.0 10.9 28.2
2002 502 41.0 12.2 27.5
2003 502 41.0 12.2 27.5
2004 511 39.0 13.1 44
2005 544 43.0 12.7 46.3
2006 562 33.0 17.0 51.2
2007 566 42.0 13.5 58.5
2008 534 43.0 12.4 51.7
2009 495 42.0 11.8 45.7
2010 490 47.1 10.6 55.5
2011 468 38.4 12.1 57.9
2012 478 37.8 12.6 61.7
2013 446 38.1 11.6 61.4
2014 455 37.6 12.0 64.6
2015 453 38.0 11.9 68.7
2016 446 39.0 11.4 68.8
2017 442 41.6 10.6 43
2018 416 40.5 10.2 40.4
2019 419 49.6 8.4 70.2
2020 416 43.4 9.5 69.5
2021 428 45.3 9.4 73.8
2022 444 47.3 9.3 69.1
2023 417 46.1 9.0 65.7

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 Waldron High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 33.2 15.9 n/a
1989 500 37.0 13.5 n/a
1990 459 41.0 11.1 12.2
1991 412 30.2 13.6 13.8
1992 464 30.0 15.4 15.5
1993 444 29.8 14.9 15.1
1994 455 30.0 15.2 18
1995 449 28.2 15.9 22.5
1996 449 28.2 15.9 22.5
1997 469 30.1 15.6 24.5
1998 476 30.1 15.8 23.3
1999 469 14.7 31.9 23.9
2000 461 37.0 12.5 24.5
2001 468 43.0 10.9 28.2
2002 502 41.0 12.2 27.5
2003 502 41.0 12.2 27.5
2004 511 39.0 13.1 44
2005 544 43.0 12.7 46.3
2006 562 33.0 17.0 51.2
2007 566 42.0 13.5 58.5
2008 534 43.0 12.4 51.7
2009 495 42.0 11.8 45.7
2010 490 47.1 10.6 55.5
2011 468 38.4 12.1 57.9
2012 478 37.8 12.6 61.7
2013 446 38.1 11.6 61.4
2014 455 37.6 12.0 64.6
2015 453 38.0 11.9 68.7
2016 446 39.0 11.4 68.8
2017 442 41.6 10.6 43
2018 416 40.5 10.2 40.4
2019 419 49.6 8.4 70.2
2020 416 43.4 9.5 69.5
2021 428 45.3 9.4 73.8
2022 444 47.3 9.3 69.1
2023 417 46.1 9.0 65.7

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 Waldron High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,549 (12.4%) $10,901 (87.6%) $12,450

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waldron High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 282 High schoolsRanks 133rd of 295 High schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Waldron High School)60.359.2
 1.1%
   9th Grade English (Waldron School District)60.359.9
 0.4%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Waldron High School)20.729.6
 8.9%
   9th Grade Math (Waldron School District)20.728.4
 7.7%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Waldron High School)28.333.6
 5.3%
   9th Grade Science (Waldron School District)28.333.4
 5.1%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Waldron High School)37.835.7
 2.1%
   9th Grade Reading (Waldron School District)37.834.3
 3.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Waldron High School)58.756.1
 2.6%
   10th Grade English (Waldron School District)58.753
 5.7%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Waldron High School)17.416.5
 0.9%
   10th Grade Math (Waldron School District)17.415
 2.4%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Waldron High School)23.928.6
 4.7%
   10th Grade Science (Waldron School District)23.927
 3.1%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Waldron High School)23.925.3
 1.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Waldron School District)23.926
 2.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Waldron High School)14.611.7
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Waldron School District)14.611.7
 2.9%
11th Grade English (Waldron High School)48.337.9
 10.4%
   11th Grade English (Waldron School District)48.337.9
 10.4%
11th Grade Reading (Waldron High School)31.527.2
 4.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Waldron School District)31.527.2
 4.3%
11th Grade Science (Waldron High School)23.623.3
 0.3%
   11th Grade Science (Waldron School District)23.623.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419417
 0.5%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian2015
 25%
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic6471
 10.9%
Pacific Islander11
White315308
 2.2%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%65.7%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waldron High School

Waldron High School ranks 155th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Waldron High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waldron Elementary School
Middle : Waldron Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Waldron High School.

Students at Waldron High School are 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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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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