Cedar Ridge High School

1500 N Hill St
Newark, AR 72562
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades 6-12, Cedar Ridge 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 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cedar Ridge High School's student population of 368 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Cedar Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Ridge High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#598 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cedar Ridge High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cedar Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cedar Ridge High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
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White
91%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cedar Ridge High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Cedar Ridge High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cedar Ridge High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cedar Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Ridge High School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge High School is ranked #598 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cedar Ridge High School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Batesville High School, Southside Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Ridge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge High School?
368 students attend Cedar Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cedar Ridge High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge High School?
Cedar Ridge High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge High School offer ?
Cedar Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Ridge High School part of?
Cedar Ridge High School is part of Cedar Ridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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