Cutter–morning Star High School in Hot Springs National Park, AR, serves 316 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency at the school is between 10–14%, significantly lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 22%; proficiency has declined since 2012.
Reading proficiency is 28%, which is lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 34%, showing a downward trend over recent years.
Science proficiency stands at 25%, below both the state average of 36% and district average of 30%.
Enrollment increased from 247 students in 2001 to around 330+ students since 2020, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 25% in 2001 to 56% in 2023, indicating a growing socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cutter-Morning Star High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hot Springs National Park, AR, encompassing approximately 31.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cutter-morning Star High School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
13 students
School Rankings
Cutter-morning Star 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 Cutter-morning Star High School is 0.44, 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
#855 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cutter-morning Star High School's ranking?
Cutter-morning Star High School is ranked #855 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cutter-morning Star High School often compared to?
Cutter-morning Star High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside High School, Hot Springs World Class High School, Fountain Lake Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cutter-morning Star High School?
The graduation rate of Cutter-morning Star High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Cutter-morning Star High School?
331 students attend Cutter-morning Star High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cutter-morning Star High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cutter-morning Star High School?
Cutter-morning Star High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cutter-morning Star High School offer ?
Cutter-morning Star High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cutter-morning Star High School part of?
Cutter-morning Star High School is part of Cutter Morning Star School District.
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