Skip to main content

Average

#680 of 1,036 schools in AR

Lake Hamilton High School

High School · Lake Hamilton School District · Pearcy, AR

A high school in Pearcy, AR where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

280 WOLF ST, Pearcy, AR 71964

  • Math 27% vs AR 14% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs AR 34% (2025)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency26.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation23.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$12,273
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Lake Hamilton High School score 29% 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 Proficiency27%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
14%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
34%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Lake Hamilton 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,240/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$64,550

Median home value

$165,900

Median rent

$1,421/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

91.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71964; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
23.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·24 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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lake Hamilton School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$12,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Hamilton High School is listed in LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Hamilton High School

Lake Hamilton High School is a public high school in Pearcy, AR, part of Lake Hamilton School District, serving approximately 901 students in grades 10th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Hamilton High School

What grades does Lake Hamilton High School serve?

Lake Hamilton High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake Hamilton High School?

Lake Hamilton High School has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Hamilton High School rank in AR?

Lake Hamilton High School ranks #680 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Lake Hamilton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Hamilton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Lake Hamilton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Hamilton High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lake Hamilton High School a charter school?

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

Is Lake Hamilton High School a Title I school?

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

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

61.0% of students at Lake Hamilton 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
901
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Garland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 71964)
4,891
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
48.5
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 71964; 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

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.