Oak Grove High School (Closed 2013)

Oak Grove High School served 887 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
887 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
65%
78%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
60-64%
80%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
47%
20%
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White
48%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Graduation Rate
(11-12)
65-69%
83%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Grove High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 83%.
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
887 students attend Oak Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Oak Grove High School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove High School offer ?
Oak Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Grove High School part of?
Oak Grove High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.

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