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Heber Springs High School

900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
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Tel: (501) 362-3141
www.hssd.k12.ar.us
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Heber Springs High School serves 442 students in grades 9-12.
Heber Springs High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heber Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Heber Springs High School's student population of 442 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Heber Springs High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Heber Springs High School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
1%
20%
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White
92%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Heber Springs School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heber Springs High School's ranking?

Heber Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Heber Springs High School often compared to?

Heber Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Heber Springs High School?

The graduation rate of Heber Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Heber Springs High School?

442 students attend Heber Springs High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Heber Springs High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Heber Springs High School?

Heber Springs High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Heber Springs High School offer ?

Heber Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Heber Springs High School part of?

Heber Springs High School is part of Heber Springs School District.

School Reviews

5   9/23/2008
I have put three boys through school at Heber Springs starting with Elementary through High School with my baby being in 9th grade this year. I have nothing but good things to say about the school. They have awesome academic programs, after school help, Music dept is wonderful, the facilities are in good shape and improving all the time, and the spirit of the parents at this school is amazing. The turn out for football games is wonderful.
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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