Hamburg High School serves 479 students in grades 9-12.
Hamburg 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 16% (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 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hamburg High School's student population of 479 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hamburg 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 Hamburg High School is 0.57, 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
#782 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
20%
14%

Black
19%
20%

White
60%
59%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamburg High School's ranking?
Hamburg High School is ranked #782 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Hamburg High School often compared to?
Hamburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamburg High School?
The graduation rate of Hamburg High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hamburg High School?
479 students attend Hamburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hamburg High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamburg High School?
Hamburg High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamburg High School offer ?
Hamburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamburg High School part of?
Hamburg High School is part of Hamburg School District.
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