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Beebe High School

High School · Beebe School District · Beebe, AR

A high school in Beebe, AR where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1201 W CENTER ST, Beebe, AR 72012

  • Math 22% vs AR 16% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$10,124
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Beebe High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
16%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 35 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beebe 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,405/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beebe), 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

$59,167

Median home value

$169,700

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2PK–121.5 mi37Compare →
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9PK–121.5 mi37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Beebe School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$10,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beebe High School is listed in BEEBE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beebe High School

Beebe High School is a public high school in Beebe, AR, part of Beebe School District, serving approximately 1,055 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beebe High School

What grades does Beebe High School serve?

Beebe High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Beebe High School?

Beebe High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,055 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beebe High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beebe High School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beebe High School rank in AR?

Beebe High School ranks #621 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Beebe High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beebe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Beebe High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beebe High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Beebe High School a charter school?

No, Beebe High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beebe High School a Title I school?

No, Beebe High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beebe High School?

46.4% of students at Beebe 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
1,055
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
128
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 72012)
13,663
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
40.6
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 72012; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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