Har-Ber High School is a comprehensive public high school for grades ten through twelve serving the community of Springdale, Arkansas, United States.
Serving 2,271 students in grades 9-12, Har-ber High School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Har-Ber High School serves the western part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 82.7 square miles, with most students living within a 10-12 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 4.9 miles to the nearest boundary. The furthest edge of the attendance zone extends up to 8.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Har-ber High School's student population of 2,271 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,271 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
Har-ber 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 Har-ber High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#562 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Carolina blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Har-ber High School's ranking?
Har-ber High School is ranked #562 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Har-ber High School often compared to?
Har-ber High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Har-ber High School?
The graduation rate of Har-ber High School is 88%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Har-ber High School?
2,271 students attend Har-ber High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Har-ber High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Har-ber High School?
Har-ber High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Har-ber High School offer ?
Har-ber High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Har-ber High School part of?
Har-ber High School is part of Springdale School District.
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