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#395 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 38% in state

Fouke High School

High School · Fouke School District · Fouke, AR

A high school in Fouke, AR where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 20, Fouke, AR 71837

  • Math 19% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
District spending per student$10,769
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Fouke High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fouke 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average376/100K

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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

$70,216

Median home value

$102,300

Median rent

$1,071/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

82.8%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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.

Fouke School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$10,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fouke High School

Fouke High School is a public high school in Fouke, AR, part of Fouke School District, serving approximately 335 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fouke High School

What grades does Fouke High School serve?

Fouke High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fouke High School?

Fouke High School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Fouke High School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fouke High School rank in AR?

Fouke High School ranks #395 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Fouke High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fouke High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Fouke High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fouke High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fouke High School a charter school?

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

Is Fouke High School a Title I school?

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

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

61.2% of students at Fouke 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Miller County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 71837)
4,850
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
35.2
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 71837; 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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