Searcy High School serves 1,089 students in grades 9-12.
Searcy 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% (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 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Searcy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Searcy High School's student population of 1,089 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Searcy 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 Searcy High School is 0.49, 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
#427 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
10%
20%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Searcy High School's ranking?
Searcy High School is ranked #427 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Searcy High School?
The graduation rate of Searcy High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Searcy High School?
1,089 students attend Searcy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Searcy High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Searcy High School?
Searcy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Searcy High School offer ?
Searcy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Searcy High School part of?
Searcy High School is part of Searcy School District.
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