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#758 of 1,036 schools in AR

Brookland High School

High School · Brookland School District · Brookland, AR

A high school in Brookland, AR where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 W SCHOOL ST, Brookland, AR 72417

  • Math 1% vs AR 11% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs AR 34% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-35.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$10,055
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Brookland High School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency1%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
11%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
34%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 13% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
1%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brookland 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,315/100K

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

$63,633

Median home value

$168,800

Median rent

$989/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Brookland School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$10,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Brookland High School

Brookland High School is a public high school in Brookland, AR, part of Brookland School District, serving approximately 630 students in grades 10th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brookland High School

What grades does Brookland High School serve?

Brookland High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Brookland High School?

Brookland High School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Brookland High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brookland High School rank in AR?

Brookland High School ranks #758 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Brookland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brookland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Brookland High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookland High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brookland High School a charter school?

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

Is Brookland High School a Title I school?

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

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

27.8% of students at Brookland 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
630
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Craighead County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 72417)
5,655
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
30.6
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 72417; 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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