Prescott High School

736 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Prescott High School is comprehensive public junior/senior high school located in Prescott, Arkansas, United States. The southwest Arkansas school serves students in grades 7 through 12 and is administered by the Prescott School District.
Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Prescott 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 15-19% (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 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Prescott High School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

School Rankings

Prescott High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#774 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
38%
30-34%
40%
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
41%
19%
White
50%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Curley Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prescott High School's ranking?
Prescott High School is ranked #774 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prescott High School?
The graduation rate of Prescott High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Prescott High School?
303 students attend Prescott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Prescott High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott High School?
Prescott High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prescott High School offer ?
Prescott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prescott High School part of?
Prescott High School is part of Prescott School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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