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 296 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prescott High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Prescott school district, covering approximately 237.6 square miles in Prescott, AR. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 18.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prescott High School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Prescott 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 Prescott High School is 0.58, 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
#844 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Curley Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott High School's ranking?
Prescott High School is ranked #844 out of 989 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 89.9%.
How many students attend Prescott High School?
296 students attend Prescott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Prescott High School students are White, 42% 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 14:1.
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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