Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, Bauxite 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 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bauxite High School's attendance zone covers the entire Bauxite school district, encompassing approximately 87.2 square miles around the city of Bauxite, AR. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bauxite High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bauxite High School's student population of 551 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
Bauxite 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 Bauxite High School is 0.21, 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
#528 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
3%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
89%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bauxite High School's ranking?
Bauxite High School is ranked #528 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bauxite High School often compared to?
Bauxite High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton High School, Bryant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bauxite High School?
The graduation rate of Bauxite High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Bauxite High School?
551 students attend Bauxite High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bauxite High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bauxite High School?
Bauxite High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bauxite High School offer ?
Bauxite High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bauxite High School part of?
Bauxite High School is part of Bauxite School District.
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