Guy-perkins High School serves 153 students in grades 7-12.
Guy-perkins High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guy-perkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Guy-perkins High School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guy-perkins High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Guy-perkins High School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
15%
20%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guy-perkins High School's ranking?
Guy-perkins High School is ranked #667 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guy-perkins High School?
The graduation rate of Guy-perkins High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Guy-perkins High School?
153 students attend Guy-perkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Guy-perkins High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guy-perkins High School?
Guy-perkins High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Guy-perkins High School offer ?
Guy-perkins High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Guy-perkins High School part of?
Guy-perkins High School is part of Guy-Perkins School District.
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