Western Yell Co. High School serves 190 students in grades 7-12.
Western Yell Co. High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Yell Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Western Yell Co. High School's student population of 190 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Yell Co. High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Western Yell Co. High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
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 is Western Yell Co. High School's ranking?
Western Yell Co. High School is ranked #860 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Yell Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Western Yell Co. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Western Yell Co. High School?
190 students attend Western Yell Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Western Yell Co. High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Yell Co. High School?
Western Yell Co. High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Yell Co. High School offer ?
Western Yell Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Yell Co. High School part of?
Western Yell Co. High School is part of Western Yell County School District.
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