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#617 of 1,036 schools in AR
Star City High School
High School · Star City School District · Star City, AR
A high school in Star City, AR where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
206 CLEVELAND ST, Star City, AR 71667
- Math 18% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Star City High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Star City 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Star City), 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
$53,099
Median home value
$111,300
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Star City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,987NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Star City High School is listed in STAR CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Star City High School
Star City High School is a public high school in Star City, AR, part of Star City School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Star City High School
What grades does Star City High School serve?
Star City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Star City High School?
Star City High School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star City High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Star City High School rank in AR?
Star City High School ranks #617 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Star City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Star City 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 Star City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Star City High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Star City High School a charter school?
No, Star City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Star City High School a Title I school?
No, Star City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Star City High School?
73.8% of students at Star City 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
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (870) 628-4111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71667)
- 6,927
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
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 71667; 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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