Serving 87 students in grades 7-12, St. Joe 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
85%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Joe High School?
The graduation rate of St. Joe High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend St. Joe High School?
87 students attend St. Joe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of St. Joe High School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Joe High School?
St. Joe High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Joe High School offer ?
St. Joe High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is St. Joe High School part of?
St. Joe High School is part of Ozark Mountain School District.
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