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#399 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 38% in state

Horatio High School

High School · Horatio School District · Horatio, AR

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

205 ISBELL ST, Horatio, AR 71842

  • Math 27% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation10.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
District spending per student$13,638
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Horatio High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Horatio 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average266/100K

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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

$56,543

Median home value

$159,600

Median rent

$911/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·11 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.

Horatio School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Horatio High School

Horatio High School is a public high school in Horatio, AR, part of Horatio School District, serving approximately 328 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horatio High School

What grades does Horatio High School serve?

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

How many students attend Horatio High School?

Horatio High School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

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

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

Horatio High School ranks #399 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Horatio High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Horatio 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 Horatio High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horatio High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Horatio High School a charter school?

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

Is Horatio High School a Title I school?

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

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

80.2% of students at Horatio 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
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sevier County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 71842)
2,018
Area average commute
25.6 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 71842; 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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