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#350 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 34% in state

Foreman High School

High School · Foreman School District · Foreman, AR

A high school in Foreman, AR where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 480, Foreman, AR 71836

  • Math 31% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 27% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
District spending per student$13,471
Chronic Absenteeism6.3%

Students at Foreman High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Foreman 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated769/100K

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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

$54,192

Median home value

$101,900

Median rent

$588/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 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
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.

Foreman School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Foreman High School

Foreman High School is a public high school in Foreman, AR, part of Foreman School District, serving approximately 221 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Foreman High School

What grades does Foreman High School serve?

Foreman High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Foreman High School?

Foreman High School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Foreman High School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Foreman High School rank in AR?

Foreman High School ranks #350 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Foreman High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Foreman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Foreman High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Foreman High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Foreman High School a charter school?

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

Is Foreman High School a Title I school?

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

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

67.9% of students at Foreman 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
221
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Little River County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71836)
3,327
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
39.2
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 71836; 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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