Arp J High School
Tel:
(903)859-4936
- Arp J High School serves 196 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Arp J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Arp J High School's student population of 196 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 196 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arp J High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arp J High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3655 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 70% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arp Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arp J High School is Arp High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Overton High School (5.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arp Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arp Arp High School Grades: 9-12 | 253 students
0.0 miles
101 Toney Dr
Arp, TX 75750
(903)859-4917 0.0 9-12 253 - Arp Arp Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 398 students
1.0 miles
16438 County Rd 294
Arp, TX 75750
(903)859-4650 1.0 PK-5 398 - Overton Overton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
5.7 miles
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903)834-6144 5.7 PK-5 263 - Overton Overton High School Grades: 6-12 | 258 students
5.7 miles
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903)834-6143 5.7 6-12 258 - Troup Troup High School Grades: 9-12 | 309 students
6.1 miles
927 Arp Dr
Troup, TX 75789
(903)842-3065 6.1 9-12 309
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