Summary:
Arkadelphia School District has only one high school, Arkadelphia High School, serving grades 9-12. The school's academic performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 123 out of 282 high schools in 2021-2022 to 177 out of 305 high schools in 2023-2024, and its star rating dropping from 3 to 2 stars.
Arkadelphia High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Science are generally below the state averages in Arkansas. The school's Algebra proficiency rate is particularly low at 9.7%, compared to the state average of 26.8%. Additionally, the school's Geometry proficiency rates range from 0% to 41.3%, also significantly below the state average of 18%. These academic challenges may be influenced by the school's relatively high percentage of students (45.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Despite the school's academic struggles, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1, which is lower than the state average. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $12,858, which is above the state average. Addressing the performance gaps and improving student outcomes should be a priority for Arkadelphia School District to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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