Western Yell Co. High School

Western Yell County High School is a regular public school located in the remote rural area of Havana, Arkansas. Serving students from seventh through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 151 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1 with 20 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Western Yell County High School shows room for improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and state ranking of #656 out of 1044 schools in Arkansas (37th percentile).

In terms of test scores, the ELA/Reading proficiency rate is 32%, while Math proficiency stands at 15%. The school focuses on student development with an eye toward growth in academic achievement. Western Yell County High School is situated in a rural setting, offering students a close-knit community atmosphere.

With an enrollment of 151 students, Western Yell Co. High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Western Yell Co. High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, Western Yell Co. High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.