Rural Special High School serves 93 students in grades 7-12.
Rural Special High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Special High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rural Special High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rural Special 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 Rural Special High School is 0.20, 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
#361 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Special High School's ranking?
Rural Special High School is ranked #361 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rural Special High School?
The graduation rate of Rural Special High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rural Special High School?
93 students attend Rural Special High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rural Special High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Special High School?
Rural Special High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rural Special High School offer ?
Rural Special High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Special High School part of?
Rural Special High School is part of Mountain View School District.
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