Palestine-wheatley Senior High School

7900 Hwy 70 W
Palestine, AR 72372
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 340 students in grades 7-12, Palestine-wheatley Senior 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 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palestine-wheatley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Palestine-wheatley Senior High School's student population of 340 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Palestine-wheatley Senior 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 Palestine-wheatley Senior High School is 0.22, 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
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State Level (AR)
#507 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palestine-wheatley Senior 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.
43%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
10%
20%
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White
88%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Palestine-wheatley Senior 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
100%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palestine-wheatley Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
26%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palestine-wheatley Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palestine-wheatley Senior High School's ranking?
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School is ranked #507 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Palestine-wheatley Senior High School often compared to?
Palestine-wheatley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccrory High School, Forrest City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palestine-wheatley Senior High School?
340 students attend Palestine-wheatley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School?
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palestine-wheatley Senior High School offer ?
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palestine-wheatley Senior High School part of?
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School is part of Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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