Oark High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Oark, Arkansas, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Johnson County.
Serving 77 students in grades 7-12, Oark 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oark High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 614.5 square miles around Oark, AR. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 27.5 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest distance of 41.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oark High School's student population of 77 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oark 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 Oark High School is 0.17, 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
#794 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
White
91%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oark High School's ranking?
Oark High School is ranked #794 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Oark High School often compared to?
Oark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside High School, Clarksville Junior High School, Clarksville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oark High School?
The graduation rate of Oark High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Oark High School?
77 students attend Oark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oark High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oark High School?
Oark High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oark High School offer ?
Oark High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oark High School part of?
Oark High School is part of Jasper School District.
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