Serving 157 students in grades 7-12, Stephens 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
85%
19%
White
13%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)60-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Stephens School District
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephens High School?
The graduation rate of Stephens High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Stephens High School?
157 students attend Stephens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Stephens High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephens High School?
Stephens High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stephens High School offer ?
Stephens High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Stephens High School part of?
Stephens High School is part of Stephens School District.
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