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#477 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 46% in state
Arkadelphia High School
High School · Arkadelphia School District · Arkadelphia, AR
A high school in Arkadelphia, AR where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 HIGH SCHOOL RD, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
- Math 17% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arkadelphia High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arkadelphia High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,133/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arkadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,344
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$735/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Arkadelphia School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arkadelphia High School is listed in ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arkadelphia High School
Arkadelphia High School is a public high school in Arkadelphia, AR, part of Arkadelphia School District, serving approximately 574 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arkadelphia High School
What grades does Arkadelphia High School serve?
Arkadelphia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Arkadelphia High School?
Arkadelphia High School has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkadelphia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkadelphia High School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arkadelphia High School rank in AR?
Arkadelphia High School ranks #477 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Arkadelphia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arkadelphia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arkadelphia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arkadelphia High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arkadelphia High School a charter school?
No, Arkadelphia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arkadelphia High School a Title I school?
No, Arkadelphia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arkadelphia High School?
55.1% of students at Arkadelphia High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (870) 246-7373
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71923)
- 14,374
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71923; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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