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#221 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 21% in state

Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch

High School · Cross County School District · Cherry Valley, AR

A Cross County School District charter high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

21 COUNTY RD 215, Cherry Valley, AR 72324

  • Math 41% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.6 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$11,062
Chronic Absenteeism37.8%

Students at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* 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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,239/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cherry Valley), 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

$37,031

Median home value

$85,300

Median rent

$874/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·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

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.

Cross County School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch is listed in CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch

Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch is a public high school in Cherry Valley, AR, part of Cross County School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch

What grades does Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch serve?

Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?

Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch rank in AR?

Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch ranks #221 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch a charter school?

Yes, Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch a Title I school?

No, Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?

100.0% of students at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch 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
312
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cross County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 72324)
1,951
Area median age
47.2
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 72324; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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