Horatio High School serves 373 students in grades 7-12.
Horatio High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) 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 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horatio High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Horatio High School's student population of 373 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horatio High School is ranked within the top 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 Horatio High School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horatio High School's ranking?
Horatio High School is ranked #490 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
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 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horatio High School?
The graduation rate of Horatio High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Horatio High School?
373 students attend Horatio High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Horatio High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horatio High School?
Horatio High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horatio High School offer ?
Horatio High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horatio High School part of?
Horatio High School is part of Horatio School District.
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