Serving 2,588 students in grades 9-12, Fayetteville High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fayetteville High School East's attendance zone covers the entire Fayetteville, AR school district, encompassing approximately 113.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone edge, extending up to 15.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fayetteville High School's student population of 2,588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 229 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,588 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
229 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fayetteville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fayetteville High School is 0.57, 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
#359 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayetteville High School's ranking?
Fayetteville High School is ranked #359 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Fayetteville High School often compared to?
Fayetteville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayetteville High School?
The graduation rate of Fayetteville High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Fayetteville High School?
2,588 students attend Fayetteville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fayetteville High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayetteville High School?
Fayetteville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fayetteville High School offer ?
Fayetteville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fayetteville High School part of?
Fayetteville High School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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