Huntsville High School, a rural Arkansas high school, has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 as of 2023, which is among the lowest 20% in the state and improved from 15:1 in 2018.
The school's math proficiency stands at 23%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%, with a decline from 31% in 2018.
Reading proficiency is 31%, also lower than the state average of 40%, showing a decrease from 49% in 2017 over recent years.
Science proficiency is 30%, below the state average of 36%, with a slight improvement from 23% in 2021 to 30% in 2022.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 600 students in recent years, with minority enrollment at 21%, and 64% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a substantial socioeconomic need in this Huntsville, AR public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntsville High School serves the entire Huntsville, AR district, encompassing approximately 740.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance area located up to 28 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntsville High School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
581 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Huntsville 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 Huntsville High School is 0.33, 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
#756 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntsville High School's ranking?
Huntsville High School is ranked #756 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntsville High School?
The graduation rate of Huntsville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Huntsville High School?
581 students attend Huntsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Huntsville High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntsville High School?
Huntsville High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Huntsville High School offer ?
Huntsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huntsville High School part of?
Huntsville High School is part of Huntsville School District.
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