Western Yell County High School

Summary:

Western Yell County High School is a public high school located in Havana, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 142 students. The school is part of the Western Yell County School District, which is ranked 205 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Western Yell County High School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subject areas and grade levels, with some grades having proficiency rates below 20%. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88% to 90% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's spending per student is higher than nearby schools, its student-teacher ratio has been declining, suggesting smaller class sizes. When compared to Danville High School, which is located about 8 miles away, Western Yell County High School is clearly underperforming academically, with proficiency rates that are often 20 percentage points or more lower.

One particularly concerning finding is the extremely low proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra at Western Yell County High School, with 0% proficiency in Geometry for both 10th and 11th grades, and only 9.1% proficiency in Algebra for all grades. The school's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, from 185 out of 267 Arkansas high schools in 2014-2015 to 241 out of 305 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school is falling behind its peers across the state. These challenges highlight the need for the district to closely examine the factors contributing to the school's underperformance and develop a comprehensive plan to address these issues.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1 Wolverine Dr
       Havana, AR  72842


(479) 476-4100

District: Western Yell County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
241st of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,859 Help


Feeder schools for Western Yell County High School:

Elementary:    Western Yell County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  151

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
Hispanic:
15.9%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.7% Help


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Compare Details Western Yell County High School ranks worse than 81.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Western Yell County High School ranks worse than 79% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), Hispanic (15.9%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Yell County High School is 7.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Yell County High School is $12,859.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Western Yell County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Western Yell County High School 272nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Western Yell County High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Western Yell County High School 241st of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Western Yell County High School in the ranking list.)

Western Yell County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Yell County School District 205th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Yell County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.63 168th 208 19.2%
2006 9.40 194th 206 5.8%
2007 36.07 180th 225 20.0%
2008 46.29 144th 223 35.4%
2009 44.36 158th 240 34.2%
2010 45.12 170th 254 33.1%
2011 65.49 95th 264 64.0%
2012 49.17 164th 265 38.1%
2013 42.86 182nd 278 34.5%
2014 24.64 236th 280 15.7%
2015 19.95 236th 275 14.2%
2016 19.49 276th 312 11.5%
2017 31.23 240th 315 23.8%
2018 16.65 272nd 318 14.5%
2019 33.96 233rd 319 27.0%
2021 18.09 291st 330 11.8%
2022 36.81 221st 318 30.5%
2023 35.70 225th 330 31.8%
2024 27.05 272nd 335 18.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Western Yell County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.52 97th 232 58.2%
2007 51.78 104th 258 59.7%
2008 44.03 136th 256 46.9%
2009 24.95 217th 261 16.9%
2010 34.56 198th 262 24.4%
2011 50.63 133rd 266 50.0%
2012 46.35 156th 266 41.4%
2013 50.98 130th 271 52.0%
2014 34.01 199th 268 25.7%
2015 32.72 185th 267 30.7%
2016 32.29 205th 269 23.8%
2017 11.12 243rd 264 8.0%
2018 18.24 231st 263 12.2%
2019 30.43 215th 282 23.8%
2021 30.26 224th 290 22.8%
2022 33.91 207th 282 26.6%
2023 26.58 235th 295 20.3%
2024 26.97 241st 305 21.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Western Yell County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1989 207 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 214
1990 194 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1991 166 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1992 176 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1993 181 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 158 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1995 163 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1996 163 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1997 172 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1998 157 0 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1999 158 0 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 155 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2001 150 3 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2002 153 3 8 25 2 n/a n/a 0 191
2003 153 3 8 25 2 n/a n/a 0 191
2004 160 3 5 26 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2005 162 0 13 25 3 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 164 0 13 27 2 n/a n/a 0 206
2007 177 0 20 25 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 175 2 12 30 4 n/a n/a 0 223
2009 174 2 13 25 3 n/a n/a 0 217
2010 176 1 14 36 2 0 9 0 238
2011 180 1 16 36 2 0 8 0 243
2012 165 0 12 39 2 0 10 0 228
2013 167 0 8 37 1 0 9 0 222
2014 166 1 12 38 0 0 8 0 225
2015 150 2 11 36 0 0 10 0 209
2016 130 2 11 44 0 1 7 0 195
2017 131 2 9 47 1 0 6 0 196
2018 126 2 7 45 0 0 2 0 182
2019 122 2 7 40 0 0 4 0 175
2020 125 1 5 38 0 0 5 0 174
2021 139 1 5 36 1 0 8 0 190
2022 127 2 3 33 3 0 7 0 175
2023 108 1 3 23 3 0 4 0 142
2024 111 1 4 24 4 0 7 0 151

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Yell County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 14.8 14.5 n/a
1989 214 19.0 11.2 n/a
1990 201 20.0 10.0 24.4
1991 174 15.1 11.5 24.1
1992 184 15.3 12.0 29.9
1993 189 17.0 11.1 31.7
1994 162 17.0 9.5 30.9
1995 172 0.0 0.0 28.5
1996 172 0.0 0.0 28.5
1997 184 17.0 10.8 33.7
1998 170 0.0 0.0 23.5
1999 172 7.7 22.3 31.4
2000 169 26.0 6.5 32.5
2001 181 25.0 7.2 42
2002 191 19.0 10.1 55.5
2003 191 19.0 10.1 55.5
2004 195 18.0 10.8 61.5
2005 203 18.0 11.3 60.1
2006 206 18.0 11.4 59.7
2007 223 23.0 9.7 77.1
2008 223 23.0 9.7 69.5
2009 217 23.0 9.4 71.9
2010 238 26.6 9.5 77.3
2011 243 23.7 10.2 74.1
2012 228 24.4 9.3 75
2013 222 23.7 9.3 75.2
2014 225 20.0 11.2 76.9
2015 209 20.0 10.4 73.7
2016 195 22.0 8.8 76.9
2017 196 19.1 10.2 43.9
2018 182 19.5 9.3 59.3
2019 175 29.0 6.0 87.4
2020 174 31.5 5.5 85.1
2021 190 28.8 6.5 90
2022 175 37.0 4.7 88
2023 142 41.5 3.4 88.7
2024 151 20.9 7.2 90.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western Yell County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 14.8 14.5 n/a
1989 214 19.0 11.2 n/a
1990 201 20.0 10.0 24.4
1991 174 15.1 11.5 24.1
1992 184 15.3 12.0 29.9
1993 189 17.0 11.1 31.7
1994 162 17.0 9.5 30.9
1995 172 0.0 0.0 28.5
1996 172 0.0 0.0 28.5
1997 184 17.0 10.8 33.7
1998 170 0.0 0.0 23.5
1999 172 7.7 22.3 31.4
2000 169 26.0 6.5 32.5
2001 181 25.0 7.2 42
2002 191 19.0 10.1 55.5
2003 191 19.0 10.1 55.5
2004 195 18.0 10.8 61.5
2005 203 18.0 11.3 60.1
2006 206 18.0 11.4 59.7
2007 223 23.0 9.7 77.1
2008 223 23.0 9.7 69.5
2009 217 23.0 9.4 71.9
2010 238 26.6 9.5 77.3
2011 243 23.7 10.2 74.1
2012 228 24.4 9.3 75
2013 222 23.7 9.3 75.2
2014 225 20.0 11.2 76.9
2015 209 20.0 10.4 73.7
2016 195 22.0 8.8 76.9
2017 196 19.1 10.2 43.9
2018 182 19.5 9.3 59.3
2019 175 29.0 6.0 87.4
2020 174 31.5 5.5 85.1
2021 190 28.8 6.5 90
2022 175 37.0 4.7 88
2023 142 41.5 3.4 88.7
2024 151 20.9 7.2 90.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Yell County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $985 (7.7%) $11,874 (92.3%) $12,859

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Yell County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 233rd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 225th of 330 Middle schools
 4.9%
Ranks 215th of 282 High schoolsRanks 235th of 295 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Western Yell County High School)7266.6
 5.4%
   7th Grade English (Western Yell County School District)7266.6
 5.4%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Western Yell County High School)3633.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Western Yell County School District)3633.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Western Yell County High School)4822.3
 25.7%
   7th Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)4822.3
 25.7%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Western Yell County High School)3622.3
 13.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)3622.3
 13.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Western Yell County High School)68.974.2
 5.3%
   8th Grade English (Western Yell County School District)68.974.2
 5.3%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Western Yell County High School)27.522.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (Western Yell County School District)27.522.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Western Yell County High School)3132.3
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)3132.3
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Western Yell County High School)37.938.7
 0.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)37.938.7
 0.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Western Yell County High School)4033.3
 6.7%
   9th Grade English (Western Yell County School District)4033.3
 6.7%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Western Yell County High School)17.14.2
 12.9%
   9th Grade Math (Western Yell County School District)17.14.2
 12.9%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Western Yell County High School)25.812.5
 13.3%
   9th Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)25.812.5
 13.3%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Western Yell County High School)28.529.2
 0.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)28.529.2
 0.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Western Yell County High School)57.632.2
 25.4%
   10th Grade English (Western Yell County School District)57.632.2
 25.4%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Western Yell County High School)9.117.9
 8.8%
   10th Grade Math (Western Yell County School District)9.117.9
 8.8%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Western Yell County High School)18.217.9
 0.3%
   10th Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)18.217.9
 0.3%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Western Yell County High School)21.335.7
 14.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)21.335.7
 14.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Western Yell County High School)20.84.2
 16.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Western Yell County School District)20.84.2
 16.6%
11th Grade English (Western Yell County High School)33.316.7
 16.6%
   11th Grade English (Western Yell County School District)33.316.7
 16.6%
11th Grade Reading (Western Yell County High School)20.84.2
 16.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)20.84.2
 16.6%
11th Grade Science (Western Yell County High School)250
 25%
   11th Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)250
 25%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students175142
 18.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian03
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic4023
 42.5%
Pacific Islander00
White122108
 11.5%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.4%88.7%
 1.3%


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Students at Western Yell County High School are 74% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian.

Western Yell County High School ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Arkansas high schools.

Western Yell County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Western Yell County Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 151 students attended Western Yell County High School.


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