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Hermitage High School

312 N School Dr
Hermitage, AR 71647

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Tel: (870) 463-2235

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Hermitage High School serves 231 students in grades 7-12.

Hermitage 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 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (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

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

School Overview

Hermitage High School's student population of 231 students has grown by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

231 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Hermitage 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 Hermitage High School is 0.56, 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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage 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

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hermitage 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

n/a

Hispanic

26%

14%

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

Black

13%

20%

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

White

60%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.59

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

Graduation Rate

≥80%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Hermitage 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 Hermitage 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 (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hermitage High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hermitage School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hermitage High School's ranking?

Hermitage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

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 Hermitage High School?

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

How many students attend Hermitage High School?

231 students attend Hermitage High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Hermitage High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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

Hermitage High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Hermitage High School offer ?

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

What school district is Hermitage High School part of?

Hermitage High School is part of Hermitage School District.

School Reviews

5 2/22/2014

I was a student there most of my life Last year was 1962

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (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