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Genoa Central High School

12472 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854

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Genoa Central High School serves 365 students in grades 9-12.

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

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Genoa Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Genoa Central High School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

365 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Genoa Central High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Genoa Central High School is 0.06, which is less than 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

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#322 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

n/a

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Genoa Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

White

97%

60%

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Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.59

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

88%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

25%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Genoa Central High School 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

Genoa Central School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genoa Central High School's ranking?

Genoa Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Genoa Central High School?

The graduation rate of Genoa Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Genoa Central High School?

365 students attend Genoa Central High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Genoa Central High School 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 Genoa Central High School?

Genoa Central High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Genoa Central High School offer ?

Genoa Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Genoa Central High School part of?

Genoa Central High School is part of Genoa Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education