Serving 978 students in grades 9-12, Alma High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 978 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Alma High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alma High School?
The graduation rate of Alma High School is 99%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Alma High School?
978 students attend Alma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alma High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma High School?
Alma High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alma High School offer ?
Alma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 978 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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