Hamburg High School in Hamburg, AR, serves 511 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which is approximately equal to the state average ratio of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44%, reflecting a diverse student body with 116 Hispanic and 102 Black students.
Math proficiency is 19%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Hamburg School District average of 34%, showing a decline from 27% in 2019 to 19% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 34%, lower than the state average of 40% and approximately equal to the district average of 34%, with scores declining from 47% in 2017 to 34% in 2022.
Science proficiency is 28%, below the Arkansas state average of 36% and slightly below the district average of 29%, showing a modest improvement from 24% in 2021 to 28% in 2022.
Hamburg High School's graduation rate is 95%, higher than the state average of 88%, ranking it in the top 5% statewide, despite the school's overall testing rank being in the bottom 50% at #756 in 2023.
Enrollment decreased from 579 students in 2017 to 511 students in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose from 16% in 2017 to approximately 50% in recent years, indicating significant changes in the socioeconomic composition of this rural Arkansas high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamburg High School's attendance zone covers the entire Hamburg school district, encompassing approximately 732.4 square miles around Hamburg, AR. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 24 miles away.
- 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 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamburg High School is 0.59, 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
#756 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
19%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
58%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Lion
Source: 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 #756 out of 989 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamburg High School?
The graduation rate of Hamburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Hamburg High School?
508 students attend Hamburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hamburg High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 2% 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 14:1.
What grades does Hamburg High School offer ?
Hamburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hamburg High School part of?
Hamburg High School is part of Hamburg School District.
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