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Academies At Rivercrest High School vs. Blytheville High School

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School Overview

School
Academies At Rivercrest High School
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Blytheville High School
600 N Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Academies At Rivercrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Blytheville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades 9-12, Academies At Rivercrest 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 411 students in grades 9-12, Blytheville 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 6% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
346 students
411 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academies At Rivercrest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blytheville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academies At Rivercrest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blytheville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academies At Rivercrest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blytheville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academies At Rivercrest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rivercrest School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blytheville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blytheville School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#803 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#967 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academies At Rivercrest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blytheville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
6%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academies At Rivercrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rivercrest School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blytheville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blytheville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
14%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academies At Rivercrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rivercrest School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blytheville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blytheville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
10%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academies At Rivercrest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rivercrest School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blytheville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blytheville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Academies At Rivercrest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rivercrest School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Blytheville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blytheville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Academies At Rivercrest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blytheville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
96
94
Grade 10 Students
81
120
Grade 11 Students
81
104
Grade 12 Students
88
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academies At Rivercrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rivercrest School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blytheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blytheville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academies At Rivercrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rivercrest School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blytheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blytheville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
31%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academies At Rivercrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rivercrest School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blytheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blytheville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academies At Rivercrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rivercrest School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blytheville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blytheville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academies At Rivercrest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rivercrest School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.56
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academies At Rivercrest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rivercrest School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blytheville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blytheville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academies At Rivercrest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rivercrest School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blytheville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blytheville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(19-20 School Year Data)
11%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academies At Rivercrest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rivercrest School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
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