Wickes High School (Closed 2014)

Wickes High School serves 275 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(12-13)
60-64%
75%
(12-13)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Hispanic
32%
15%
White
64%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
36%
0.49
(12-13)
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cossatot River School District
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wickes High School?
The graduation rate of Wickes High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wickes High School?
275 students attend Wickes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wickes High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wickes High School?
Wickes High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wickes High School offer ?
Wickes High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wickes High School part of?
Wickes High School is part of Cossatot River School District.

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