Sylvan Hills High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the city of Sherwood, Arkansas, United States, serving grades nine through twelve. Sylvan Hills is one of four high schools administered by the Pulaski County Special School District.
Serving 1,120 students in grades 9-12, Sylvan Hills 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sylvan Hills High School serves the northeast part of Sherwood, AR, covering an area of approximately 81.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone being about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylvan Hills High School's student population of 1,120 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,120 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sylvan Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvan Hills High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Sylvan Hills Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvan Hills High School's ranking?
Sylvan Hills High School is ranked #801 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sylvan Hills High School often compared to?
Sylvan Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksonville High School, North Little Rock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylvan Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Sylvan Hills High School is 86%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Sylvan Hills High School?
1,120 students attend Sylvan Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sylvan Hills High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylvan Hills High School?
Sylvan Hills High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sylvan Hills High School offer ?
Sylvan Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sylvan Hills High School part of?
Sylvan Hills High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
This school is incredible. Everyone is so close, we are like family here.
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