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#134 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 13% in state

Calico Rock High School

High School · Calico Rock School District · Calico Rock, AR

A high school in Calico Rock, AR where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 220, Calico Rock, AR 72519

  • Math 38% vs AR 26% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.4:1
District spending per student$14,130
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Calico Rock High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
26%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Calico Rock 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated736/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,867

Median home value

$146,400

Median rent

$350/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Calico Rock School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Calico Rock High School is listed in CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Calico Rock High School

Calico Rock High School is a public high school in Calico Rock, AR, part of Calico Rock School District, serving approximately 185 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calico Rock High School

What grades does Calico Rock High School serve?

Calico Rock High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Calico Rock High School?

Calico Rock High School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calico Rock High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calico Rock High School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Calico Rock High School rank in AR?

Calico Rock High School ranks #134 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Calico Rock High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calico Rock High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Calico Rock High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Calico Rock High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Calico Rock High School a charter school?

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

Is Calico Rock High School a Title I school?

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

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

98.4% of students at Calico Rock 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
185
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Izard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 72519)
2,897
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
47.8
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 72519; 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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