High Schools in Malvern School District

The Malvern School District in Arkansas has only one high school, Malvern High School, which serves 575 students. The school has a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from 208 out of 295 high schools in 2022-2023 to 176 out of 305 high schools in 2023-2024.

Malvern High School's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.7%. In Algebra, 12.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.8%. The school also struggles in Geometry and Biology, with proficiency rates below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (65.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.8, which is lower than the state average, Malvern High School's academic performance and statewide ranking suggest that the school is facing significant challenges. The school's spending per student of $12,553 in the 2018-2019 school year is also lower than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.