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Conway High West

2300 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034

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Tel: (501) 450-4880

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Conway High West serves 2,159 students in grades 10-12.

Conway High West placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 2,159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Conway High West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Conway High West's student population of 2,159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

2,159 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

133 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Conway High West is ranked within the top 30% 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 Conway High West is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#255 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

37%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50%

37%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

14%

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Black

28%

20%

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White

57%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

Graduation Rate

91%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Conway High West and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

37%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Conway High West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Conway School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conway High West's ranking?

Conway High West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Conway High West?

The graduation rate of Conway High West is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Conway High West?

2,159 students attend Conway High West.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Conway High West students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Conway High West?

Conway High West has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Conway High West offer ?

Conway High West offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Conway High West part of?

Conway High West is part of Conway School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 2,159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education