Serving 1,228 students in grades 10-12, Van Buren 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 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Van Buren 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 Van Buren High School is 0.55, 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Buren High School?
The graduation rate of Van Buren High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Van Buren High School?
1,228 students attend Van Buren High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Van Buren High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren High School?
Van Buren High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Buren High School offer ?
Van Buren High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
