Arkansas High School is a public secondary school in Texarkana in Miller County in southwestern Arkansas. The school serves students from ninth through twelve grade and is administered by the Texarkana Arkansas School District.
Serving 1,092 students in grades 9-12, Arkansas 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 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,092 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Arkansas High School encompasses the entire Texarkana school district, covering approximately 195.4 square miles. Typically, students can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arkansas High School's student population of 1,092 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,092 students
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arkansas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
57%
19%
White
31%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Razorback Red and White
School Mascot
Razorbacks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas High School's ranking?
Arkansas High School is ranked #844 out of 989 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Arkansas High School?
1,092 students attend Arkansas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Arkansas High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas High School?
Arkansas High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arkansas High School offer ?
Arkansas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arkansas High School part of?
Arkansas High School is part of Texarkana School District.
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