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Nevada High School

High School · Nevada School District · Rosston, AR

A high school in Rosston, AR where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 50, Rosston, AR 71858

  • Math 10% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 18% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
District spending per student$13,019
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Nevada High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency18%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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

100%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Nevada 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,981

Median home value

$38,100

Median rent

$647/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·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.

Nevada School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Nevada High School

Nevada High School is a public high school in Rosston, AR, part of Nevada School District, serving approximately 206 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nevada High School

What grades does Nevada High School serve?

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

How many students attend Nevada High School?

Nevada High School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Nevada High School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nevada High School rank in AR?

Nevada High School ranks #592 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Nevada High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nevada High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Nevada High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nevada High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Nevada High School a charter school?

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

Is Nevada High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Nevada 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
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Nevada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71858)
1,686
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
47.6
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 71858; 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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