Serving 254 students in grades 7-12, Des Arc High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Des Arc High School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Des Arc High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Des Arc High School?
The graduation rate of Des Arc High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Des Arc High School?
254 students attend Des Arc High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Des Arc High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Des Arc High School?
Des Arc High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Des Arc High School offer ?
Des Arc High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Des Arc High School part of?
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