Serving 353 students in grades 7-12, Sloan-hendrix 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 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sloan-hendrix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sloan-hendrix High School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Sloan-hendrix High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sloan-hendrix High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
96%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sloan-hendrix High School's ranking?
Sloan-hendrix High School is ranked #677 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sloan-hendrix High School?
The graduation rate of Sloan-hendrix High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sloan-hendrix High School?
353 students attend Sloan-hendrix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sloan-hendrix High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sloan-hendrix High School?
Sloan-hendrix High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sloan-hendrix High School offer ?
Sloan-hendrix High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sloan-hendrix High School part of?
Sloan-hendrix High School is part of Sloan-Hendrix School District.
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