Excellent
#29 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 3% in state
Cedar Ridge High School
High School · Cedar Ridge School District · Newark, AR
A high school in Newark, AR where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 N HILL ST, Newark, AR 72562
- Math 38% vs AR 32% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedar Ridge High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 42 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cedar Ridge 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated853/100K
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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
$44,750
Median home value
$102,400
Median rent
$578/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72562; 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.
Cedar Ridge School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Ridge High School is listed in CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Ridge High School
Cedar Ridge High School is a public high school in Newark, AR, part of Cedar Ridge School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Ridge High School
What grades does Cedar Ridge High School serve?
Cedar Ridge High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge High School?
Cedar Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge High School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Ridge High School rank in AR?
Cedar Ridge High School ranks #29 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Cedar Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Cedar Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Ridge High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar Ridge High School a charter school?
No, Cedar Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Ridge High School?
99.2% of students at Cedar Ridge 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Independence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (870) 799-8691
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 72562)
- 2,626
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 72562; 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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