West Fork High School

Summary:

West Fork High School is a public high school serving 291 students in grades 9-12 in West Fork, Arkansas, which is part of the West Fork School District. The school has shown consistent academic performance, ranking between 86-194 out of 282-305 Arkansas high schools over the past 8 years and earning a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.

West Fork High School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, with 34.1% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 33.8%. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is slightly below the state average, with 24.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra, compared to the state average of 26.8%. The school stands out for its strong performance in Science, particularly in Biology, where 48.6% of students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 36.4%. Additionally, West Fork High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.3 to 5.4 students per teacher over the past 3 years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Har-Ber High School has a higher overall ranking and performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but lower performance in Science compared to West Fork High School. The public charter school Haas Hall Academy consistently outperforms West Fork High School and the state average across all subject areas. Meanwhile, Greenland High School, the closest school at 5.13 miles away, has significantly lower academic performance compared to West Fork High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 359 School Ave
       West Fork, AR  72774


(479) 839-3131

District: West Fork School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,283 Help


Feeder schools for West Fork High School:

Elementary:    West Fork Elementary School
Middle:    West Fork Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  3.3 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Fork High School ranks better than 71.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Fork High School is 3.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fork High School is $9,283.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Fork High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Fork High School 86th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See West Fork High School in the ranking list.)

West Fork School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fork School District 126th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Fork High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.17 105th 232 54.7%
2007 48.79 114th 258 55.8%
2008 50.70 110th 256 57.0%
2009 56.46 90th 261 65.5%
2010 72.59 30th 262 88.5%
2011 71.65 31st 266 88.3%
2012 69.42 45th 266 83.1%
2013 40.43 178th 271 34.3%
2014 54.21 113th 268 57.8%
2015 45.32 117th 267 56.2%
2016 54.98 110th 269 59.1%
2017 41.19 168th 264 36.4%
2018 59.62 93rd 263 64.6%
2019 55.14 125th 282 55.7%
2021 54.42 124th 290 57.2%
2022 37.97 194th 282 31.2%
2023 41.83 182nd 295 38.3%
2024 64.81 86th 305 71.8%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Open Quote closed minded school, hold kids with documented issues to the standards of "normal" kids. If you are not in sports they do not recognize you. Small town ran by the same families that founded it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Fork High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1989 279 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 280
1990 278 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1991 272 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1992 264 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 294 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1994 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1996 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1997 315 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1998 329 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 312 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 330 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 313 5 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 328 5 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 328 5 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 330 4 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 344 3 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 380 2 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 375 5 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 391 6 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2009 375 2 3 11 4 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 360 3 2 10 6 0 0 0 381
2011 357 2 3 9 6 0 0 0 377
2012 345 2 4 6 5 0 0 0 362
2013 364 1 3 6 9 0 2 0 385
2014 380 4 3 6 9 0 4 0 406
2015 358 3 5 11 10 1 8 0 396
2016 319 2 3 10 10 1 11 0 356
2017 311 4 4 9 6 1 12 0 347
2018 274 2 5 13 6 1 12 0 313
2019 267 2 5 18 5 0 14 0 311
2020 281 2 7 15 8 0 18 0 331
2021 261 1 10 13 6 0 18 0 309
2022 264 0 7 16 4 0 17 0 308
2023 245 1 6 17 1 2 19 0 291

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 West Fork High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 16.9 15.9 n/a
1989 280 25.0 11.2 n/a
1990 279 24.0 11.6 14
1991 273 17.1 15.9 13.2
1992 264 17.0 15.5 15.2
1993 294 17.2 17.1 14.3
1994 295 17.3 17.1 14.6
1995 307 0.0 0.0 15.3
1996 307 0.0 0.0 15.3
1997 315 18.7 16.8 17.5
1998 332 18.7 17.8 19
1999 316 11.3 28.0 28.5
2000 332 18.0 18.4 29.2
2001 324 27.0 12.0 31.5
2002 343 14.0 24.5 34.4
2003 343 14.0 24.5 34.4
2004 343 20.0 17.2 29.2
2005 355 19.0 18.7 31.8
2006 392 26.0 15.1 32.1
2007 392 35.0 11.2 35.5
2008 412 36.0 11.4 34.7
2009 395 33.0 12.0 35.4
2010 381 28.8 12.2 40.2
2011 377 26.8 14.0 45.4
2012 362 26.6 13.5 49.2
2013 385 25.2 15.2 58.7
2014 406 25.4 15.9 58.1
2015 396 27.0 14.6 57.6
2016 356 27.0 13.1 49.4
2017 347 29.4 11.7 27.1
2018 313 27.4 11.4 30.7
2019 311 46.6 6.6 44.7
2020 331 54.3 6.0 47.7
2021 309 56.8 5.4 35.3
2022 308 75.4 4.0 43.2
2023 291 85.7 3.3 41.6

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 West Fork High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 16.9 15.9 n/a
1989 280 25.0 11.2 n/a
1990 279 24.0 11.6 14
1991 273 17.1 15.9 13.2
1992 264 17.0 15.5 15.2
1993 294 17.2 17.1 14.3
1994 295 17.3 17.1 14.6
1995 307 0.0 0.0 15.3
1996 307 0.0 0.0 15.3
1997 315 18.7 16.8 17.5
1998 332 18.7 17.8 19
1999 316 11.3 28.0 28.5
2000 332 18.0 18.4 29.2
2001 324 27.0 12.0 31.5
2002 343 14.0 24.5 34.4
2003 343 14.0 24.5 34.4
2004 343 20.0 17.2 29.2
2005 355 19.0 18.7 31.8
2006 392 26.0 15.1 32.1
2007 392 35.0 11.2 35.5
2008 412 36.0 11.4 34.7
2009 395 33.0 12.0 35.4
2010 381 28.8 12.2 40.2
2011 377 26.8 14.0 45.4
2012 362 26.6 13.5 49.2
2013 385 25.2 15.2 58.7
2014 406 25.4 15.9 58.1
2015 396 27.0 14.6 57.6
2016 356 27.0 13.1 49.4
2017 347 29.4 11.7 27.1
2018 313 27.4 11.4 30.7
2019 311 46.6 6.6 44.7
2020 331 54.3 6.0 47.7
2021 309 56.8 5.4 35.3
2022 308 75.4 4.0 43.2
2023 291 85.7 3.3 41.6

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 West Fork High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $732 (7.9%) $8,551 (92.1%) $9,283

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Fork High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 282 High schoolsRanks 182nd of 295 High schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (West Fork High School)55.168
 12.9%
   9th Grade English (West Fork School District)55.168
 12.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (West Fork High School)28.720.9
 7.8%
   9th Grade Math (West Fork School District)28.720.9
 7.8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (West Fork High School)32.130.6
 1.5%
   9th Grade Science (West Fork School District)32.130.6
 1.5%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (West Fork High School)35.628.6
 7%
   9th Grade Reading (West Fork School District)35.628.6
 7%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (West Fork High School)57.257.5
 0.3%
   10th Grade English (West Fork School District)57.257.5
 0.3%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (West Fork High School)20.29.6
 10.6%
   10th Grade Math (West Fork School District)20.29.6
 10.6%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (West Fork High School)2515
 10%
   10th Grade Science (West Fork School District)2515
 10%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (West Fork High School)30.920.6
 10.3%
   10th Grade Reading (West Fork School District)30.920.6
 10.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Fork High School)23.86.6
 17.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Fork School District)23.86.6
 17.2%
11th Grade English (West Fork High School)57.155.7
 1.4%
   11th Grade English (West Fork School District)57.155.7
 1.4%
11th Grade Reading (West Fork High School)34.534.4
 0.1%
   11th Grade Reading (West Fork School District)34.534.4
 0.1%
11th Grade Science (West Fork High School)32.121.3
 10.8%
   11th Grade Science (West Fork School District)32.121.3
 10.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students311291
 6.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic1817
 5.6%
Pacific Islander02
White267245
 8.2%
Two or More Races1419
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%41.6%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Fork High School

Students at West Fork High School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

West Fork High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Fork Elementary School
Middle : West Fork Middle School

West Fork High School ranks 86th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended West Fork 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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