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 14:1.
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 6-9% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 35-39% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥80% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ozark Mountain School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Western Grove High School is Western Grove K-12 School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Western Grove Western Grove K-12 School Grades: K-12 | 260 students
0.1 miles
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218 0.1 K-12 260 - Everton Bruno-pyatt K-12 School Grades: K-12 | 195 students
4.6 miles
4754 Hwy 1255
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218 4.6 K-12 195 - Valley Springs Valley Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 355 students
4.6 miles
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100 4.6 PK-4 355 - Valley Springs Valley Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 267 students
4.6 miles
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100 4.6 9-12 267 - Valley Springs Valley Springs Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 276 students
4.6 miles
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100 4.6 5-8 276
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