Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Ark. School For The Deaf High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
19%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
57%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ark. School For The Deaf High School?
The graduation rate of Ark. School For The Deaf High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ark. School For The Deaf High School?
54 students attend Ark. School For The Deaf High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ark. School For The Deaf High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ark. School For The Deaf High School?
Ark. School For The Deaf High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ark. School For The Deaf High School offer ?
Ark. School For The Deaf High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ark. School For The Deaf High School part of?
Ark. School For The Deaf High School is part of Arkansas School For The Deaf School District.
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