Atkins High School
Tel:
(479)641-7872
- Atkins High School serves 279 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Atkins High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Atkins High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Atkins High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Atkins High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #775 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 95% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atkins School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Atkins High School is Pottsville High School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Atkins Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Atkins Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atkins Atkins Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 451 students
0.1 miles
611 Nw 4th St
Atkins, AR 72823
(479)641-7085 0.1 PK-4 451 - Atkins Atkins Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 304 students
0.1 miles
611 Nw 4th St
Atkins, AR 72823
(479)641-1008 0.1 5-8 304 - Pottsville Pottsville High School Grades: 10-12 | 382 students
6.1 miles
500 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479)968-6334 6.1 10-12 382 - Pottsville Pottsville Middle Grade Grades: 4-6 | 412 students
6.1 miles
6926 Sr 247
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479)890-6631 6.1 4-6 412 - Pottsville Pottsville Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 578 students
6.2 miles
87 South B St
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479)968-2133 6.2 PK-3 578
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