Brinkley High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school located in Brinkley, Arkansas, United States. For the 2010–11 school year, BHS serves more than 300 students in grades 7 through 12 and is supported by more than 34 educators on a full time equivalent basis.
Serving 170 students in grades 7-12, Brinkley 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brinkley High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Brinkley, AR, encompassing approximately 232.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 17.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brinkley High School's student population of 170 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brinkley 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 Brinkley High School is 0.39, 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
#938 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
45%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tigers
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brinkley High School's ranking?
Brinkley High School is ranked #938 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brinkley High School?
The graduation rate of Brinkley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Brinkley High School?
170 students attend Brinkley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Brinkley High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brinkley High School?
Brinkley High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brinkley High School offer ?
Brinkley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brinkley High School part of?
Brinkley High School is part of Brinkley School District.
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