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Hector High School

High School · Hector School District · Hector, AR

A high school in Hector, AR serving grades 7th – 12th.

11601 SR 27, Hector, AR 72843

  • Math 18% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$13,144
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Hector High School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hector 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average412/100K

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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

$60,476

Median home value

$114,900

Median rent

$958/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·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.

Hector School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,144NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hector High School

Hector High School is a public high school in Hector, AR, part of Hector School District, serving approximately 324 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hector High School

What grades does Hector High School serve?

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

How many students attend Hector High School?

Hector High School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hector High School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hector High School rank in AR?

Hector High School ranks #637 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Hector High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hector High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Hector High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hector High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hector High School a charter school?

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

Is Hector High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Hector 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
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pope County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 72843)
2,258
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
43
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 72843; 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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