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Har-ber High School

High School · Springdale School District · Springdale, AR

A Springdale School District high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 JONES RD, Springdale, AR 72762

  • Math 8% vs AR 11% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs AR 34% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation31.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,146
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Har-ber High School score 19% 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 Proficiency8%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
11%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
34%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
8%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Har-ber 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,414/100K

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

$80,678

Median home value

$278,600

Median rent

$1,118/mo

College educated

32.8%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·33 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of SpringdaleCharter · enrollment unverified5.09–122.7 mi73Compare →
Shiloh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–123.4 mi1,013Compare →
Springdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.610–124.0 mi2,195Compare →
Don Tyson School of InnovationCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–12Not available2,022Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Springdale School District

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#17 of 29
District spending per student
$12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Har-ber High School is listed in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Har-ber High School

Har-ber High School is a public high school in Springdale, AR, part of Springdale School District, serving approximately 2,304 students in grades 10th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Har-ber High School

What grades does Har-ber High School serve?

Har-ber High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Har-ber High School?

Har-ber High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Har-ber High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Har-ber High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Har-ber High School rank in AR?

Har-ber High School ranks #609 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Har-ber High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Har-ber High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Har-ber High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Har-ber High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Har-ber High School a charter school?

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

Is Har-ber High School a Title I school?

No, Har-ber High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Har-ber High School?

59.6% of students at Har-ber 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
2,304
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
153
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 72762)
47,402
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
34.5
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 72762; 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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