Sparkman 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)17%
13%
Black
(19-20)28%
20%
White
(19-20)53%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparkman High School?
The graduation rate of Sparkman High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sparkman High School?
64 students attend Sparkman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sparkman High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sparkman High School offer ?
Sparkman High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sparkman High School part of?
Sparkman High School is part of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita).
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