Western Grove High School (Closed 2018)
Western Grove High School served 129 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
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 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
20%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
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