Helena/ West Helena School District
For the 2023 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,173 students in Helena/ West Helena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Helena/ West Helena School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,080 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
486,305 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
38,542 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Helena/ West Helena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 260 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,872 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,371 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
66,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
1,106 Students
96,156 Students
% Black Students
94%
20%
# White Students
50 Students
290,929 Students
% White Students
4%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
13,301
# Students in K Grade:
82
34,791
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
35,574
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
35,591
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
35,588
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
35,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
36,235
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
37,641
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
38,785
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
39,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
37,426
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
37,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
35,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
33,799
# Ungraded Students:
-
336
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,761 is higher than the state median of $11,118. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,356 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,761
$11,118
Spending / Student
$18,356
$11,314
Best Helena/ West Helena School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Math: 4% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
Grades: 7-12
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Helena/ West Helena School District?
Helena/ West Helena School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,173 students.
What is the rank of Helena/ West Helena School District?
Helena/ West Helena School District is ranked #240 out of 260 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena/ West Helena School District?
94% of Helena/ West Helena School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helena/ West Helena School District?
Helena/ West Helena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Helena/ West Helena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,356 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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