Gravette High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the fringe town of Gravette, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 8 through 12.
Serving 649 students in grades 9-12, Gravette 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 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gravette High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Gravette, AR, covering approximately 150.6 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gravette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gravette High School's student population of 649 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
649 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1897
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gravette 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 Gravette High School is 0.34, 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
#380 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gravette High School's ranking?
Gravette High School is ranked #380 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Gravette High School often compared to?
Gravette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gravette High School?
The graduation rate of Gravette High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Gravette High School?
649 students attend Gravette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Gravette High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gravette High School?
Gravette High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gravette High School offer ?
Gravette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gravette High School part of?
Gravette High School is part of Gravette School District.
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