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Magnolia High School

Summary:

Magnolia High School is a public high school in Magnolia, Arkansas, serving 780 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Magnolia School District, which is ranked 208 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnolia High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years but has generally been in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, with a ranking of 240 out of 305 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Magnolia High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.69% to 65.22% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Taylor High School, Emerson High School, and Lafayette County High School, Magnolia High School generally underperforms in academic metrics, statewide rankings, and other key indicators. These nearby schools are ranked much higher than Magnolia High School and have significantly higher proficiency rates in various subjects. Magnolia High School's performance has also been inconsistent over the years, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic progress and improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1400 High School Dr
       Magnolia, AR  71753

(870) 234-4424

District: Magnolia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,014 Help


Feeder schools for Magnolia High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    East Side Elementary School
Middle:    Magnolia Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  807

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.2%
White:
34.8%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Magnolia High School ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.2%), White (34.8%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia High School is $12,014.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Magnolia High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia High School 240th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Magnolia High School in the ranking list.)

Magnolia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia School District 208th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magnolia High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.63 148th 232 36.2%
2007 34.37 180th 258 30.2%
2008 28.20 201st 256 21.5%
2009 22.06 223rd 261 14.6%
2010 36.52 190th 262 27.5%
2011 28.14 213th 266 19.9%
2012 34.74 193rd 266 27.4%
2013 51.02 128th 271 52.8%
2014 45.96 157th 268 41.4%
2015 45.63 116th 267 56.6%
2016 20.46 237th 269 11.9%
2017 45.39 158th 264 40.2%
2018 50.90 132nd 263 49.8%
2019 33.13 206th 282 27.0%
2021 44.03 165th 290 43.1%
2022 39.40 186th 282 34.0%
2023 46.03 165th 295 44.1%
2024 27.56 240th 305 21.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, January 3, 2020

Open Quote I love the Magnolia Public Schools system. There exists a passion for learning as well as a passion to continue education off of the campus. I am working on my Master's in Biology, now. I became interested in Biology because I had an amazing teacher, Mrs. Minter. I hope to give back to MHS, someday, in an effort to show how appreciative I am of the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Magnolia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 431 232 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1989 419 239 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 658
1990 399 246 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1991 398 247 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1992 385 228 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1993 406 232 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1994 430 218 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 418 249 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1996 418 249 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1997 412 237 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1998 410 224 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 426 218 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 443 234 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2001 425 244 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 363 247 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 363 247 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 358 262 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 384 286 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 368 304 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 352 353 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2008 335 397 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 744
2009 291 439 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 748
2010 299 413 2 12 1 0 0 0 727
2011 278 351 2 14 0 0 0 0 645
2012 274 330 5 16 0 0 0 0 625
2013 274 319 1 16 0 1 1 0 612
2014 290 333 2 20 0 1 4 0 650
2015 290 341 4 22 0 1 9 0 667
2016 273 346 8 29 1 0 8 0 665
2017 249 323 10 36 1 0 5 0 624
2018 242 333 12 22 1 0 9 0 619
2019 234 303 5 26 1 0 11 0 580
2020 234 302 9 25 1 0 16 0 587
2021 314 390 8 47 1 0 26 0 786
2022 311 409 13 49 0 0 26 0 808
2023 280 418 6 48 1 0 27 0 780
2024 281 437 7 53 1 0 28 0 807

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magnolia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 665 36.2 18.3 n/a
1989 658 47.0 14.0 n/a
1990 647 46.0 14.0 11.3
1991 650 37.1 17.5 11.8
1992 617 36.6 16.8 12.3
1993 640 36.7 17.4 13.3
1994 652 36.8 17.7 15
1995 670 36.1 18.6 21
1996 670 36.1 18.6 21
1997 652 36.5 17.9 21.3
1998 636 36.5 17.4 20.3
1999 647 20.6 31.4 23
2000 680 45.0 15.1 24.4
2001 674 44.0 15.3 28
2002 619 37.0 16.7 34.6
2003 619 37.0 16.7 34.6
2004 627 40.0 15.7 39.1
2005 677 46.0 14.7 36.2
2006 681 58.0 11.7 43.9
2007 712 61.0 11.7 52
2008 744 64.0 11.6 51.9
2009 748 67.0 11.2 55.1
2010 727 71.5 12.1 56
2011 645 53.3 12.0 57.8
2012 625 48.8 12.7 58.7
2013 612 50.9 12.0 58.2
2014 650 53.9 12.0 61.1
2015 667 51.0 13.0 65.2
2016 665 55.0 12.0 65.4
2017 624 55.0 11.3 29.3
2018 619 50.0 12.3 28.9
2019 580 50.4 11.4 63.1
2020 587 46.4 12.6 62.9
2021 786 69.5 11.3 61.2
2022 808 76.1 10.6 65.2
2023 780 71.0 10.9 57.7
2024 807 71.6 11.2 71

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 Magnolia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 665 36.2 18.3 n/a
1989 658 47.0 14.0 n/a
1990 647 46.0 14.0 11.3
1991 650 37.1 17.5 11.8
1992 617 36.6 16.8 12.3
1993 640 36.7 17.4 13.3
1994 652 36.8 17.7 15
1995 670 36.1 18.6 21
1996 670 36.1 18.6 21
1997 652 36.5 17.9 21.3
1998 636 36.5 17.4 20.3
1999 647 20.6 31.4 23
2000 680 45.0 15.1 24.4
2001 674 44.0 15.3 28
2002 619 37.0 16.7 34.6
2003 619 37.0 16.7 34.6
2004 627 40.0 15.7 39.1
2005 677 46.0 14.7 36.2
2006 681 58.0 11.7 43.9
2007 712 61.0 11.7 52
2008 744 64.0 11.6 51.9
2009 748 67.0 11.2 55.1
2010 727 71.5 12.1 56
2011 645 53.3 12.0 57.8
2012 625 48.8 12.7 58.7
2013 612 50.9 12.0 58.2
2014 650 53.9 12.0 61.1
2015 667 51.0 13.0 65.2
2016 665 55.0 12.0 65.4
2017 624 55.0 11.3 29.3
2018 619 50.0 12.3 28.9
2019 580 50.4 11.4 63.1
2020 587 46.4 12.6 62.9
2021 786 69.5 11.3 61.2
2022 808 76.1 10.6 65.2
2023 780 71.0 10.9 57.7
2024 807 71.6 11.2 71

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 Magnolia High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,225 (10.2%) $10,790 (89.8%) $12,014

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 282 High schoolsRanks 165th of 295 High schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English (Magnolia High School)46.352.8
 6.5%
   10th Grade English (Magnolia School District)46.352.8
 6.5%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Magnolia High School)19.218.8
 0.4%
   10th Grade Math (Magnolia School District)19.218.8
 0.4%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Magnolia High School)20.926.4
 5.5%
   10th Grade Science (Magnolia School District)20.926.4
 5.5%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Magnolia High School)23.238.1
 14.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Magnolia School District)23.238.1
 14.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia High School)11.213.9
 2.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia School District)11.213.9
 2.7%
11th Grade English (Magnolia High School)40.234.5
 5.7%
   11th Grade English (Magnolia School District)40.234.5
 5.7%
11th Grade Reading (Magnolia High School)22.320
 2.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Magnolia School District)22.320
 2.3%
11th Grade Science (Magnolia High School)20.118.8
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (Magnolia School District)20.118.8
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students580780
 34.5%
African American303418
 38%
American Indian11
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic2648
 84.6%
Pacific Islander00
White234280
 19.7%
Two or More Races1127
 145.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.1%57.7%
 5.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia High School

Magnolia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : East Side Elementary School
Middle : Magnolia Middle School

Magnolia High School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Arkansas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 807 students attended Magnolia High School.

Students at Magnolia High School are 54% African American, 35% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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