Calico Rock High School serves 173 students in grades 7-12.
Calico Rock High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calico Rock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Calico Rock High School's student population of 173 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Calico Rock High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Calico Rock High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
2%
14%

Black
n/a
20%
White
96%
60%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calico Rock High School's ranking?
Calico Rock High School is ranked #330 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calico Rock High School?
The graduation rate of Calico Rock High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Calico Rock High School?
173 students attend Calico Rock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Calico Rock High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calico Rock High School?
Calico Rock High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calico Rock High School offer ?
Calico Rock High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calico Rock High School part of?
Calico Rock High School is part of Calico Rock School District.
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