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Hector High School

11601 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843

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Hector High School serves 296 students in grades 7-12.

Hector 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 20-24% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hector High School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 96% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

296 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hector 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 Hector High School is 0.12, 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

#733 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hector High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hector High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hector High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hector High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

n/a

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hector High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.

White

94%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hector High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Hector High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

80-89%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Hector High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hector High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hector High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hector School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hector High School's ranking?

Hector High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hector High School?

The graduation rate of Hector High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Hector High School?

296 students attend Hector High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Hector High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hector High School?

Hector High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Hector High School offer ?

Hector High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Hector High School part of?

Hector High School is part of Hector School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education