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#976 of 1,036 schools in AR

Huntsville High School

High School · Huntsville School District · Huntsville, AR

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

P O BOX 1377, Huntsville, AR 72740

  • Math 6% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$11,577
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Huntsville High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency6%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
6%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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

65.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Huntsville 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,004/100K

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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

$55,500

Median home value

$165,600

Median rent

$614/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·18 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

1 in HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Paul High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.37–12Not available107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Huntsville School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$11,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Huntsville High School

Huntsville High School is a public high school in Huntsville, AR, part of Huntsville School District, serving approximately 604 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Huntsville High School

What grades does Huntsville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Huntsville High School?

Huntsville High School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Huntsville High School rank in AR?

Huntsville High School ranks #976 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Huntsville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Huntsville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Huntsville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntsville High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Huntsville High School a charter school?

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

Is Huntsville High School a Title I school?

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

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

65.2% of students at Huntsville 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
604
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 72740)
10,226
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
39.9
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 72740; 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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