Serving 129 students in grades 7-12, Western Grove 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
98%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Western Grove High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Western Grove High School?
129 students attend Western Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Western Grove High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Grove High School?
Western Grove High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Grove High School offer ?
Western Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Western Grove High School part of?
Western Grove High School is part of Ozark Mountain School District.
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