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#693 of 1,036 schools in AR

Hamburg High School

High School · Hamburg School District · Hamburg, AR

A high school in Hamburg, AR where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1119 S MAIN ST, Hamburg, AR 71646

  • Math 12% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-20.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation11.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$11,386
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Hamburg High School score 17% 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 Proficiency12%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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

60.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hamburg 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K

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

$38,707

Median home value

$91,700

Median rent

$638/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

27.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·15 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.

Hamburg School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$11,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hamburg High School

Hamburg High School is a public high school in Hamburg, AR, part of Hamburg School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamburg High School

What grades does Hamburg High School serve?

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

How many students attend Hamburg High School?

Hamburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hamburg High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamburg High School rank in AR?

Hamburg High School ranks #693 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Hamburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Hamburg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamburg High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hamburg High School a charter school?

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

Is Hamburg High School a Title I school?

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

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

60.5% of students at Hamburg 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
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ashley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 71646)
6,683
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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 71646; 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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