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 40% (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%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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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