Hughes High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 34%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)1%
12%
Black
(14-15)83%
21%
White
(14-15)16%
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
97%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hughes School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend Hughes High School?
146 students attend Hughes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hughes High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Hughes High School part of?
Hughes High School is part of Hughes School District.
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