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#496 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 48% in state

Conway High School

High School · Conway School District · Conway, AR

A high school in Conway, AR where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2300 PRINCE ST, Conway, AR 72034

  • Math 10% vs AR 11% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs AR 34% (2025)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation27.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$11,689
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Conway High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
11%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
34%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

46%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Conway 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,575/100K

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

$61,675

Median home value

$250,000

Median rent

$993/mo

College educated

44.3%

Homeownership

46.7%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4PK–121.3 mi425Compare →
St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition8.7K–121.4 mi419Compare →
Compass AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1K–122.7 mi97Compare →
Conway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3PK–123.7 mi463Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Conway School District

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#7 of 16
District spending per student
$11,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Conway High School

Conway High School is a public high school in Conway, AR, part of Conway School District, serving approximately 2,248 students in grades 10th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Conway High School

What grades does Conway High School serve?

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

How many students attend Conway High School?

Conway High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,248 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Conway High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Conway High School rank in AR?

Conway High School ranks #496 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Conway High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Conway High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Conway High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Conway High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Conway High School a charter school?

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

Is Conway High School a Title I school?

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

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

46.0% of students at Conway 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
2,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
133
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Faulkner County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 72034)
49,420
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
31.9
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 72034; 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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