Serving 270 students in grades 9-12, Dollarway 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
95%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dollarway School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dollarway High School?
The graduation rate of Dollarway High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dollarway High School?
270 students attend Dollarway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dollarway High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dollarway High School?
Dollarway High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dollarway High School offer ?
Dollarway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dollarway High School part of?
Dollarway High School is part of Dollarway School District.
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