Serving 382 students in grades 9-12, Ashdown 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashdown High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ashdown, AR, encompassing approximately 346.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 17.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashdown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ashdown High School's student population of 382 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashdown 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 Ashdown High School is 0.54, 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
#622 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 is Ashdown High School's ranking?
Ashdown High School is ranked #622 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashdown High School?
The graduation rate of Ashdown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Ashdown High School?
382 students attend Ashdown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ashdown High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashdown High School?
Ashdown High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashdown High School offer ?
Ashdown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashdown High School part of?
Ashdown High School is part of Ashdown School District.
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