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#304 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 29% in state

Harrison High School

High School · Harrison School District · Harrison, AR

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

925 GOBLIN DR, Harrison, AR 72601

  • Math 29% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
District spending per student$12,466
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Harrison High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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

44.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harrison 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,130/100K

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

$54,059

Median home value

$176,500

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Harrison School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Harrison High School

Harrison High School is a public high school in Harrison, AR, part of Harrison School District, serving approximately 841 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harrison High School

What grades does Harrison High School serve?

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

How many students attend Harrison High School?

Harrison High School has an enrollment of approximately 841 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Harrison 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 Harrison High School rank in AR?

Harrison High School ranks #304 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Harrison High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harrison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Harrison High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Harrison High School a charter school?

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

Is Harrison High School a Title I school?

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

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

44.9% of students at Harrison 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
841
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
129
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 72601)
30,180
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
41.8
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 72601; 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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