J.a. Fair High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
726 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
75 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)4%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)8%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)9%
13%
Black
(19-20)85%
20%
White
(19-20)5%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)71%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of J.a. Fair High School?
The graduation rate of J.a. Fair High School is 71%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend J.a. Fair High School?
726 students attend J.a. Fair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of J.a. Fair High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does J.a. Fair High School offer ?
J.a. Fair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is J.a. Fair High School part of?
J.a. Fair High School is part of Little Rock School District.
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