Alma High School serves 1,020 students in grades 9-12.
Alma High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Alma High School's student population of 1,020 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,020 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alma High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alma High School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
84%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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 is Alma High School's ranking?
Alma High School is ranked #552 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Alma High School often compared to?
Alma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Buren High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alma High School?
The graduation rate of Alma High School is 98%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alma High School?
1,020 students attend Alma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Alma High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma High School?
Alma High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alma High School offer ?
Alma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alma High School part of?
Alma High School is part of Alma School District.
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