Poyen High School
Poyen High School serves 283 students in grades 7-12.
Poyen High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poyen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Poyen High School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poyen High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Poyen High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poyen High School's ranking?
Poyen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poyen High School?
The graduation rate of Poyen High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Poyen High School?
283 students attend Poyen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Poyen High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poyen High School?
Poyen High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poyen High School offer ?
Poyen High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poyen High School part of?
Poyen High School is part of Poyen School District.
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