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Pea Ridge High School

High School · Pea Ridge School District · Pea Ridge, AR

A high school in Pea Ridge, AR where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

781 W PICKENS RD, Pea Ridge, AR 72751

  • Math 19% vs AR 14% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs AR 34% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-20.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation31.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$10,296
Chronic Absenteeism8.4%

Students at Pea Ridge High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
14%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
34%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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

26%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pea Ridge 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated960/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pea Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$92,173

Median home value

$258,200

Median rent

$1,395/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Pea Ridge School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$10,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pea Ridge High School is listed in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pea Ridge High School

Pea Ridge High School is a public high school in Pea Ridge, AR, part of Pea Ridge School District, serving approximately 580 students in grades 10th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #622 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pea Ridge High School

What grades does Pea Ridge High School serve?

Pea Ridge High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Pea Ridge High School?

Pea Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pea Ridge High School rank in AR?

Pea Ridge High School ranks #622 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Pea Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pea Ridge High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pea Ridge High School a charter school?

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

Is Pea Ridge High School a Title I school?

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

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

26.0% of students at Pea Ridge 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
580
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 72751)
9,324
Area median age
36.4
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 72751; 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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