Van Cove High School (Closed 2014)
- Van Cove High School served 166 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- Van Cove 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 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Van Cove High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 166 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (12-13) | #677 out of 1018 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 75% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| White | 81% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cossatot River School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Van Cove High School is Cossatot River High School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Van Cove Elementary School (4.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cove Cossatot River High School Grades: 7-12 | 413 students
4.1 miles
6330 Hwy 71 S
Cove, AR 71937
(870)387-4200 4.1 7-12 413 - Vandervoort Van Cove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 178 students
4.4 miles
122 E Adair St
Vandervoort, AR 71972
(870)387-2744 4.4 K-6 178 - Wickes Wickes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 306 students
10.2 miles
130 School Dr
Wickes, AR 71973
(870)385-2346 10.2 K-6 306 - Smithville Smithville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 145 students
13.2 miles
339 Main St
Smithville, OK 74957
(580)244-7212 13.2 PK-5 145 - Smithville Smithville High School Grades: 9-12 | 91 students
13.2 miles
339 Main St
Smithville, OK 74957
(580)244-3281 13.2 9-12 91
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