Malvern High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Malvern, Arkansas. It is the largest of five public high schools in Hot Spring County and the only high school administered by the Malvern School District.
Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Malvern 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 is 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Malvern High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Malvern, AR, encompassing approximately 457.5 square miles. Families typically drive about 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 19.3 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 36.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malvern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Malvern High School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Passion, Pride, Excellence
School Rankings
Malvern 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 Malvern High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#835 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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
90-94%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Leopard
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malvern High School's ranking?
Malvern High School is ranked #835 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Malvern High School often compared to?
Malvern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magnet Cove High School, Glen Rose High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Malvern High School?
The graduation rate of Malvern High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Malvern High School?
559 students attend Malvern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Malvern High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malvern High School?
Malvern High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Malvern High School offer ?
Malvern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Malvern High School part of?
Malvern High School is part of Malvern School District.
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