Serving 444 students in grades 9-12, Waldron 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waldron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Waldron High School's student population of 444 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
![This chart displays total students of Waldron High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Waldron High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-jps8M7.png)
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Waldron High School This chart displays gender of Waldron High School](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-mWCxTM.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Waldron High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Waldron High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-7rS0d7.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Waldron High School by grade. This chart displays the students of Waldron High School by grade.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-bireFpf.png)
School Rankings
Waldron High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldron High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waldron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waldron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-sKP4py.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waldron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waldron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-5ST779.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waldron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waldron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-bqNIVOm.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waldron High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waldron High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-b2CuH1f.png)
Asian
3%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waldron High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waldron High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-zToLOY.png)
Hispanic
15%
14%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waldron High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waldron High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-b0LFMRu.png)
Black
1%
19%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waldron High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waldron High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-uvqcjs.png)
White
77%
59%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waldron High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waldron High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-b0LFMTR.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waldron High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waldron High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-G7kYSz.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waldron High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waldron High School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-uvqciM.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-oNrs3E.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Waldron High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Waldron High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-NVODg7.png)
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Waldron High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Waldron High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/5000/4714/waldron-high-school-chart-UqLKMV.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldron High School's ranking?
Waldron High School is ranked #816 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldron High School?
The graduation rate of Waldron High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Waldron High School?
444 students attend Waldron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Waldron High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldron High School?
Waldron High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waldron High School offer ?
Waldron High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldron High School part of?
Waldron High School is part of Waldron School District.
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