Serving 418 students in grades 9-12, Elkins 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Elkins 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 Elkins High School is 0.29, 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkins High School?
The graduation rate of Elkins High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Elkins High School?
418 students attend Elkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Elkins High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkins High School?
Elkins High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkins High School offer ?
Elkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkins High School part of?
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