Cossatot River High School is a public high school in unincorporated Polk County, Arkansas, near Vandervoort and Cove. It is a part of the Cossatot River School District and serves Vandervoot, Cove, and Wickes. The school, on a 2.25-acre plot of land opened in 2013. The building had a cost of $15 million.
Serving 388 students in grades 7-12, Cossatot River 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cossatot River High School serves the western part of its school district in Cove, AR, covering an area of approximately 309.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10 to 25.7-mile radius, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 20 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cossatot River High School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cossatot River 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 Cossatot River High School is 0.54, 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
#569 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
28%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cossatot River High School's ranking?
Cossatot River High School is ranked #569 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cossatot River High School often compared to?
Cossatot River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acorn High School, Mena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cossatot River High School?
The graduation rate of Cossatot River High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Cossatot River High School?
388 students attend Cossatot River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cossatot River High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cossatot River High School?
Cossatot River High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cossatot River High School offer ?
Cossatot River High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cossatot River High School part of?
Cossatot River High School is part of Cossatot River School District.
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