Serving 404 students in grades 10-12, Pottsville High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pottsville High School's attendance zone covers the entire Pottsville school district, encompassing approximately 70.9 square miles. The zone is designed for a typical 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to its edges and extending up to 8.9 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pottsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pottsville High School's student population of 404 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Pottsville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsville High School is 0.25, 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
#340 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
86%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottsville High School's ranking?
Pottsville High School is ranked #340 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Pottsville High School often compared to?
Pottsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkins High School, Russellville High School, Morrilton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottsville High School?
The graduation rate of Pottsville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Pottsville High School?
404 students attend Pottsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pottsville High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pottsville High School?
Pottsville High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pottsville High School offer ?
Pottsville High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pottsville High School part of?
Pottsville High School is part of Pottsville School District.
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