Oark High School

370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 67 students in grades 7-12, Oark 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oark High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Oark High School's student population of 67 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Oark High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oark High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#721 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oark High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-39%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oark High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
20%
White
99%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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≥50%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Oark High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oark High School's ranking?
Oark High School is ranked #721 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Oark High School often compared to?
Oark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside High School, Clarksville Junior High School, Clarksville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oark High School?
The graduation rate of Oark High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oark High School?
67 students attend Oark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Oark High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oark High School?
Oark High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oark High School offer ?
Oark High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oark High School part of?
Oark High School is part of Jasper School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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