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 14:1.
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 75-79% | 75% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 75-79% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate (12-13) | ≥80% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrisburg School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Weiner High School is Harrisburg Jtc School (10.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Harrisburg Middle School (11.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Weiner Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Weiner Weiner Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 117 students
0.0 miles
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252 0.0 K-6 117 - Harrisburg Harrisburg Jtc School Grades: 9-11 | 21 students
10.9 miles
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886 10.9 9-11 21 - Harrisburg Harrisburg College & Career Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 375 students
11.0 miles
207 West Estes
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417 11.0 9-12 375 - Harrisburg Harrisburg Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 330 students
11.0 miles
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410 11.0 5-8 330 - Harrisburg Harrisburg Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 383 students
11.4 miles
1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410 11.4 K-4 383
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