Harrison School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Harrison School District, serving 2,633 students. Harrison School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in Harrison School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Harrison School District are Skyline Heights Elementary School, Eagle Heights Elementary School and Forest Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Harrison School District |
| School District Website | http://harrison.k12.ar.us |
| School District Phone Number | (870) 741-7600 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,633 Students | 496,099 Students |
| # of Teachers | 182 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Harrison School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 86% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #14 out of 262 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 21 Students | 3,146 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 25 Students | 8,074 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 95 Students | 64,857 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 12 Students | 101,315 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 20% |
| # of White Students | 2,420 Students | 301,858 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 4,014 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 55 Students | 12,823 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 16,843 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 233 | 36,976 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 203 | 36,844 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 199 | 36,929 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 188 | 37,788 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 225 | 38,814 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 208 | 38,853 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 184 | 36,316 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 209 | 36,431 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 232 | 36,623 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 182 | 37,736 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 200 | 37,222 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 197 | 35,386 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 172 | 33,052 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,376 is higher than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,684 is higher than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $30 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $44 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,376 | $11,132 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,684 | $11,221 |
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Harrison School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Skyline Heights Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5%1120 W Holt Ave10
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Grades: K-4 | 358 students
- Eagle Heights Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:10/Top 5%500 No Chestnut St10
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K-4 | 154 students
- Forest Heights Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5%1124 So Tamarind St10
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Grades: K-4 | 422 students
- Harrison Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10%1125 Goblin Dr10
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Grades: 5-8 | 833 students
- Woodland Heights Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:8/Top 30%520 E Womack St10
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Grades: K-4 | 114 students
- Harrison High School Math: 38% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50%925 Goblin Dr10
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Grades: 9-12 | 752 students
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