Harrisburg High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the city of Harrisburg, Arkansas, United States.
Serving 516 students in grades 6-12, Harrisburg 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harrisburg High School's attendance zone covers the entire Harrisburg school district, encompassing approximately 372.8 square miles. Parents can expect typical drives of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harrisburg High School's student population of 516 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg High School is 0.26, 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
#637 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
28%
9%
Showing 2002–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisburg High School's ranking?
Harrisburg High School is ranked #637 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Harrisburg High School often compared to?
Harrisburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trumann High School, East Poinsett County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrisburg High School?
The graduation rate of Harrisburg High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Harrisburg High School?
516 students attend Harrisburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Harrisburg High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrisburg High School?
Harrisburg High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrisburg High School offer ?
Harrisburg High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harrisburg High School part of?
Harrisburg High School is part of Harrisburg School District.
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