Alma High School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(479) 632-2162
Alma High School serves 1,059 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Alma High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Alma High School's student population of 1,059 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,059 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alma High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alma High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #525 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 13% |
| Black | 2% | 20% |
| White | 88% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alma School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alma High School is Van Buren High School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alma Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alma Alma Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 724 students10
0.8 miles
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168 0.8 6-8 724 - Alma Alma Primary School Grades: K-2 | 711 students
1.2 miles
1600 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100 1.2 K-2 711 - Alma Alma Intermediate School Math: 61% | Reading: 46%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 728 students10
1.5 miles
1220 W Collum Ln
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166 1.5 3-5 728 - Van Buren James R. Tate Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 455 students10
4.6 miles
406 Catcher Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130 4.6 PK-5 455 - Van Buren Van Buren High School Math: 30% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,268 student10
6.8 miles
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821 6.8 10-12 1,268
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