Hoxie High School, a rural Arkansas public high school serving grades 7–12, has an enrollment of 345 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, which is notably lower than the state average ratio of 14 to 1.
The school's math proficiency is currently 25%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and shows a decline from 29% in 2019; reading proficiency is 35%, also lower than the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency at Hoxie High is 32%, below the state average of 36%, with a slight improvement from 22% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.
Graduation rates range between 85% and 89%, which are approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 88%, but the school's overall academic ranking has declined from #411 in 2017 to #692 in 2023.
Minority enrollment is 7%, with 100% of students eligible for free lunch in recent years, reflecting a significant increase from 35% eligibility in 2000, indicating a major demographic and socioeconomic shift at this rural Arkansas high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HOXIE HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Hoxie, AR, covering approximately 125.1 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 14.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoxie High School's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning today for a better tomorrow!
School Rankings
Hoxie 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 Hoxie High School is 0.15, 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
#692 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)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoxie High School's ranking?
Hoxie High School is ranked #692 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoxie High School?
The graduation rate of Hoxie High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Hoxie High School?
360 students attend Hoxie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hoxie High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoxie High School?
Hoxie High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hoxie High School offer ?
Hoxie High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hoxie High School part of?
Hoxie High School is part of Hoxie School District.
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