For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,012 students in Helena / West Helena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Helena / West Helena School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Helena / West Helena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,863 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
71,104 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
941 Students
95,234 Students
% Black Students
93%
19%
# White Students
39 Students
280,828 Students
% White Students
4%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,968 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
22,696 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
77
34,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
35,894
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
37,078
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
35,996
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
35,976
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
36,066
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
36,237
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
39,658
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
37,700
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
32,719
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,167 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,674 is higher than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,012 students.
What is the rank of Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District is ranked #249 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena / West Helena School District?
93% of Helena / West Helena School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helena / West Helena School District?
Helena / West Helena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Helena / West Helena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,674 is higher than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,012 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
