Weiner High School (Closed 2014)
Weiner High School served 135 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 75%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
20%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harrisburg School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
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