Sylvan Hills High School
- Sylvan Hills High School serves 1,437 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Sylvan Hills High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Sylvan Hills High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sylvan Hills High School's student population of 1,437 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sylvan Hills High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Sylvan Hills High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #849 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | 43% | 20% |
| White | 46% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pulaski Co. Spec. School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sylvan Hills High School is Lisa Academy North High Charter School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sylvan Hills Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sherwood Sylvan Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,174 student
0.4 miles
401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120 0.4 6-8 1,174 - Sherwood Sylvan Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 421 students
0.6 miles
402 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1140 0.6 PK-5 421 - Sherwood Oakbrooke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.5 miles
2200 Thornhill
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1190 1.5 PK-5 450 - Sherwood Cato Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 289 students
2.2 miles
9906 Cato Rd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1160 2.2 PK-5 289 - North Little Rock Indian Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 606 students
2.3 miles
6800 Indian Hills Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622 2.3 K-5 606
School Reviews
| 5 This school is incredible. Everyone is so close, we are like family here. - Posted by Student/Alumni - sydne |
| 5 I'm a Sylvan Hills High School graduate. Class of 1999!!! I'm proud that my oldest son
will be attending Sylvan Hill this fall. - Posted by Parent - goodm |
| 2 This school is very focused on "school spirit". If you want to put on your blue and white, and cheer, and say, "Go, team, go!", this is the school for you. If you want a good education and support from your teachers, you may want to reconsider. - Posted by Student/Alumni - oxtar |
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