Academies At Rivercrest High School

Summary:

Academies At Rivercrest High School is a public charter high school in Wilson, Arkansas, serving 314 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Rivercrest School District, which is ranked 190 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academies At Rivercrest High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arkansas high schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Algebra around 15-20%, significantly below the state averages of 31-34%. Compared to nearby schools like Marked Tree High School, Manila High School, and East Poinsett County High School, Academies At Rivercrest High School generally performs worse on academic measures. The school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite having a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and spending per student that is comparable to or higher than some nearby schools, Academies At Rivercrest High School continues to struggle academically. This suggests that factors beyond just resources and staffing, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school leadership, may be contributing to the school's low performance. The school's consistently low academic performance and high-poverty student population indicate that it may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395

(870) 655-8121

District: Rivercrest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,899

Feeder schools for Academies At Rivercrest High School:

Elementary:

Rivercrest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 4.8

Number of students: 346

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

African American:

30.6%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academies At Rivercrest High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Academies At Rivercrest High School ranks worse than 80.7% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), African American (30.6%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academies At Rivercrest High School is 4.8. (See more...)

Compare Academies At Rivercrest High School employs 70.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academies At Rivercrest High School is $9,899.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Academies At Rivercrest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Academies At Rivercrest High School 246^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Academies At Rivercrest High School in the ranking list.)

Rivercrest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rivercrest School District 190^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academies At Rivercrest High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2011	29.43	214^th	264	18.9%
2012	16.06	237^th	265	10.6%
2013	23.90	233^rd	278	16.2%
2014	26.63	232^nd	280	17.1%
2015	38.21	170^th	275	38.2%
2016	26.95	253^rd	312	18.9%
2017	16.48	281^st	315	10.8%
2018	30.05	238^th	318	25.2%
2019	20.92	272^nd	319	14.7%
2021	40.88	215^th	330	34.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Academies At Rivercrest High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	16.80	200^th	232	13.8%
2007	44.11	134^th	258	48.1%
2008	20.63	218^th	256	14.8%
2009	22.87	221^st	261	15.3%
2010	33.32	203^rd	262	22.5%
2011	27.27	216^th	266	18.8%
2012	30.36	210^th	266	21.1%
2013	18.98	237^th	271	12.5%
2014	23.61	227^th	268	15.3%
2015	18.86	245^th	267	8.2%
2016	26.09	225^th	269	16.4%
2017	40.74	170^th	264	35.6%
2018	33.24	198^th	263	24.7%
2019	34.10	201^st	282	28.7%
2021	35.81	206^th	290	29.0%
2023	34.02	209^th	295	29.2%
2024	25.80	246^th	305	19.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Academies At Rivercrest High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	251	157	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	410
1989	245	171	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	418
1990	235	179	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	415
1991	240	188	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	431
1992	206	164	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	376
1993	218	166	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	388
1994	208	141	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	353
1995	286	185	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	478
1996	286	185	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	478
1997	273	176	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	462
1998	264	162	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	434
1999	259	156	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	423
2000	254	191	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	457
2001	266	190	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	462
2002	249	161	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	424
2003	249	161	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	424
2004	228	148	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	386
2005	230	136	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	379
2006	237	112	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	358
2007	251	116	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	377
2008	243	127	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	381
2009	225	124	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	364
2010	210	116	1	15	0	0	0	342
2011	348	178	2	22	0	0	0	550
2012	378	174	0	26	0	0	1	579
2013	384	183	0	29	0	0	4	600
2014	363	177	0	28	0	0	6	574
2015	391	167	0	30	2	0	5	595
2016	387	177	1	31	2	0	8	606
2017	383	176	0	34	2	0	8	603
2018	367	159	1	36	3	0	6	572
2019	371	158	1	32	3	0	5	570
2020	363	152	1	28	1	0	3	548
2021	335	153	1	28	1	0	4	522
2022	207	100	0	16	1	0	2	326
2023	191	95	1	24	0	0	3	314
2024	200	106	2	31	0	0	7	346

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academies At Rivercrest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	410	27.0	15.1	n/a
1989	418	33.0	12.6	n/a
1990	415	33.0	12.5	37.3
1991	431	25.0	17.2	42.2
1992	376	25.9	14.5	51.3
1993	388	23.2	16.7	38.9
1994	353	21.6	16.3	33.7
1995	478	27.9	17.1	40
1996	478	27.9	17.1	40
1997	462	26.7	17.3	39.8
1998	434	26.7	16.3	48.8
1999	423	18.1	23.4	53
2000	457	28.0	16.3	51.2
2001	462	31.0	14.9	54.1
2002	424	24.0	17.7	63.4
2003	424	24.0	17.7	63.4
2004	386	34.0	11.4	62.7
2005	379	34.0	11.1	70.4
2006	358	31.0	11.5	62.3
2007	377	35.0	10.8	63.4
2008	381	36.0	10.6	55.1
2009	364	37.0	9.8	60.2
2010	342	31.3	10.0	67.3
2011	550	43.0	12.7	75.5
2012	579	43.0	13.4	75.6
2013	600	45.0	13.3	74
2014	574	45.3	12.6	74
2015	595	45.0	13.2	71.3
2016	606	49.0	12.3	74.1
2017	603	51.5	11.6	42.1
2018	572	49.8	11.4	42.8
2019	570	72.9	7.8	66.1
2020	548	68.2	8.0	70.6
2021	522	84.0	6.2	100
2022	326	54.6	5.9	100
2023	314	60.7	5.1	100
2024	346	70.7	4.8	100

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 Academies At Rivercrest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	410	27.0	15.1	n/a
1989	418	33.0	12.6	n/a
1990	415	33.0	12.5	37.3
1991	431	25.0	17.2	42.2
1992	376	25.9	14.5	51.3
1993	388	23.2	16.7	38.9
1994	353	21.6	16.3	33.7
1995	478	27.9	17.1	40
1996	478	27.9	17.1	40
1997	462	26.7	17.3	39.8
1998	434	26.7	16.3	48.8
1999	423	18.1	23.4	53
2000	457	28.0	16.3	51.2
2001	462	31.0	14.9	54.1
2002	424	24.0	17.7	63.4
2003	424	24.0	17.7	63.4
2004	386	34.0	11.4	62.7
2005	379	34.0	11.1	70.4
2006	358	31.0	11.5	62.3
2007	377	35.0	10.8	63.4
2008	381	36.0	10.6	55.1
2009	364	37.0	9.8	60.2
2010	342	31.3	10.0	67.3
2011	550	43.0	12.7	75.5
2012	579	43.0	13.4	75.6
2013	600	45.0	13.3	74
2014	574	45.3	12.6	74
2015	595	45.0	13.2	71.3
2016	606	49.0	12.3	74.1
2017	603	51.5	11.6	42.1
2018	572	49.8	11.4	42.8
2019	570	72.9	7.8	66.1
2020	548	68.2	8.0	70.6
2021	522	84.0	6.2	100
2022	326	54.6	5.9	100
2023	314	60.7	5.1	100
2024	346	70.7	4.8	100

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 Academies At Rivercrest High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,355 (13.7%)	$8,544 (86.3%)	$9,899

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academies At Rivercrest High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 201^st of 282 High schools	Ranks 209^th of 295 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Academies At Rivercrest High School)	45.7	48.2	2.5%
9th Grade English (Rivercrest School District)	45.7	48.2	2.5%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Academies At Rivercrest High School)	19	15.2	3.8%
9th Grade Math (Rivercrest School District)	19	15.2	3.8%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Academies At Rivercrest High School)	23.8	25.4	1.6%
9th Grade Science (Rivercrest School District)	23.8	25.4	1.6%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Academies At Rivercrest High School)	24.7	36.7	12%
9th Grade Reading (Rivercrest School District)	24.7	36.7	12%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Academies At Rivercrest High School)	39	45.2	6.2%
10th Grade English (Rivercrest School District)	39	45.2	6.2%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Academies At Rivercrest High School)	11.7	9.6	2.1%
10th Grade Math (Rivercrest School District)	11.7	9.6	2.1%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Academies At Rivercrest High School)	18.2	19	0.8%
10th Grade Science (Rivercrest School District)	18.2	19	0.8%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Academies At Rivercrest High School)	15.6	26.2	10.6%
10th Grade Reading (Rivercrest School District)	15.6	26.2	10.6%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	570	314	44.9%
African American	158	95	39.9%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	32	24	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	371	191	48.5%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.1%	100%	33.9%

Schools Near Academies At Rivercrest High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academies At Rivercrest High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1700 W State Hwy 14	Wilson	72395	Mississippi County	Rivercrest School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 655-8121	346	71	4.8	100.0%	200 (57.8%)	106 (30.6%)	31 (9.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	25.8	246^th of 305 public high schools	19.3%		34	209^th of 295 public high schools	29.2%	37			19.2	18.5	18.9			17.1	18.3	17.7					15.1		15.1	16.7	5.3	0.0	0.0	5.9				0.0	19.2	0.0	18.5	$9,899	$1,355	$8,544
Osceola High School	Public	9-12	2800 W Semmes	Osceola	72370	Mississippi County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 563-2192	261	37	7.0	98.9%	16 (6.1%)	227 (87.0%)	7 (2.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	10.3	296^th of 305 public high schools	3.0%		12.3	271^st of 295 public high schools	8.1%	25			9.7	12.9	11.3			9.5	14.1	11.8					1.7		1.7		0.0			0.0					3.9		3.9	$15,488	$2,452	$13,036
East Poinsett County High School	Public	7-12	502 McClellan St	Lepanto	72354	Poinsett County	East Poinsett County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 475-2331	274	31	8.8	77.4%	195 (71.2%)	40 (14.6%)	22 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	47	156^th of 305 public high schools	48.9%		60.1	106^th of 295 public high schools	64.1%	50	28.8	45.9	26.5	27.5	31.3	28.9	45.9	24.4	25.5	30.2	40.0	67.5	52.4		22.9		22.4		14.9	0.0		14.6	34.8	54.0	43.3	25.0	27.1	100.0	28.3	$9,971	$1,236	$8,735
Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center	Public	9-12	Hwy 148 And Nterstate 55	Burdette	72321	Mississippi County	Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 763-1486	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marked Tree High School	Public	7-12	406 Saint Francis St	Marked Tree	72365	Poinsett County	Marked Tree School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 358-2891	220	22	10.0	98.6%	125 (56.8%)	84 (38.2%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	31.7	223^rd of 305 public high schools	26.9%		34.7	207^th of 295 public high schools	29.8%	16	36.4	30.9	26.2	17.7	27.9	39.4	30.9	21.5	17.7	27.1	45.5	14.2	28.0		12.2		12.2	0.0	8.8			8.6	30.3	28.5	29.3	100.0	23.6		25.7	$14,449	$1,878	$12,570
Manila High School	Public	7-12	419 E Olympia St	Manila	72442	Mississippi County	Manila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 561-4417	493	45	11.0	52.1%	476 (96.6%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35.1	207^th of 305 public high schools	32.1%		60.1	107^th of 295 public high schools	63.7%	100	20.5	22.7	22.7	24.7	22.6	19.3	21.4	22.6	24.7	22.0	36.4	22.2	30.9	33.4	8.8	0.0	12.6	27.8	11.4	0.0	0.0	12.2	23.9	18.7	21.5	65.2	21.3	0.0	32.6	$12,268	$871	$11,397

Frequently Asked Questions about Academies At Rivercrest High School

What schools feed into Academies At Rivercrest High School?

Academies At Rivercrest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rivercrest Elementary School

Is Academies At Rivercrest High School a good school?

Academies At Rivercrest High School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Arkansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Academies At Rivercrest High School?

Students at Academies At Rivercrest High School are 58% White, 31% African American, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Academies At Rivercrest High School in?

Rivercrest School District

How many students attend Academies At Rivercrest High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Academies At Rivercrest High School.

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