Calico Rock High School

Summary:

Calico Rock High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Calico Rock, Arkansas, with 184 students. The school is part of the Calico Rock School District, which is ranked 114 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Calico Rock High School faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics are all lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.41% to 67.63% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, Calico Rock High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.9 to 6.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools, such as Mountain View High School, Melbourne High School, Izard County Cons. High School, and Norfork High School.

Calico Rock High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, from a high of 32nd in 2013-2014 to a low of 144th in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has been inconsistent and may be influenced by various factors. When compared to the nearby high schools, Calico Rock High School generally performs worse on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. This, combined with the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, indicates that the school may need to explore additional strategies and interventions to address the underlying factors contributing to the lower performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1 Pirate Place
       Calico Rock, AR  72519


(870) 297-3745

District: Calico Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,085 Help


Feeder schools for Calico Rock High School:

Elementary:    Calico Rock Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.1 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Calico Rock High School ranks better than 56.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Calico Rock High School ranks better than 52.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), Hispanic (2.2%), Pacific Islander (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calico Rock High School is 6.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calico Rock High School is $12,085.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Calico Rock High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Calico Rock High School 145th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Calico Rock High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Calico Rock High School 144th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Calico Rock High School in the ranking list.)

Calico Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Calico Rock School District 114th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Calico Rock High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.05 51st 208 75.5%
2006 54.04 103rd 206 50.0%
2007 49.80 130th 225 42.2%
2008 58.12 101st 223 54.7%
2009 83.02 20th 240 91.7%
2010 75.26 49th 254 80.7%
2011 69.72 76th 264 71.2%
2012 71.75 59th 265 77.7%
2013 71.07 72nd 278 74.1%
2014 74.15 53rd 280 81.1%
2015 44.64 152nd 275 44.7%
2016 23.04 267th 312 14.4%
2017 51.08 157th 315 50.2%
2018 86.34 23rd 318 92.8%
2019 85.68 29th 319 90.9%
2021 46.13 192nd 330 41.8%
2022 62.43 116th 318 63.5%
2023 58.47 144th 330 56.4%
2024 51.65 145th 335 56.7%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Calico Rock High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.27 95th 232 59.1%
2007 56.28 83rd 258 67.8%
2008 42.81 141st 256 44.9%
2009 78.96 15th 261 94.3%
2010 62.26 67th 262 74.4%
2011 65.56 55th 266 79.3%
2012 76.15 21st 266 92.1%
2013 71.65 40th 271 85.2%
2014 72.75 32nd 268 88.1%
2015 61.75 60th 267 77.5%
2016 57.27 101st 269 62.5%
2017 41.91 165th 264 37.5%
2018 50.03 140th 263 46.8%
2019 61.39 92nd 282 67.4%
2021 81.09 28th 290 90.3%
2022 52.89 122nd 282 56.7%
2023 54.42 131st 295 55.6%
2024 50.18 144th 305 52.8%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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

Calico Rock High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a principal
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Open Quote The administration and teachers alike care about their students academically of course, but also socially, mentally and emotionally. Teachers and staff constantly see to the physical needs of the students as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Calico Rock High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1989 224 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 224
1990 219 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1991 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1992 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1993 218 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 208 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1995 217 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1996 217 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1997 232 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 239
1998 222 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 230
1999 220 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 226
2000 255 1 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 266
2001 261 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 266
2002 247 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2003 247 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2004 256 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 247 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 239 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2007 231 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2008 211 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 214
2009 189 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2010 167 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 168
2011 160 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 163
2012 174 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 176
2013 175 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 178
2014 181 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 184
2015 186 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 189
2016 191 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 197
2017 196 0 0 6 1 1 0 0 204
2018 165 0 0 6 2 1 0 0 174
2019 151 0 0 5 2 1 0 0 159
2020 163 0 1 5 2 1 0 0 172
2021 167 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 173
2022 174 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 180
2023 177 0 0 3 0 1 3 0 184
2024 179 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 185

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 Calico Rock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 229 11.9 19.2 n/a
1989 224 17.0 13.1 n/a
1990 219 18.0 12.1 16
1991 209 15.3 13.6 14.8
1992 213 15.3 13.9 17.8
1993 220 15.4 14.3 15
1994 210 16.2 13.0 21
1995 222 16.4 13.5 29.3
1996 222 16.4 13.5 29.3
1997 239 16.5 14.5 30.5
1998 230 16.5 13.9 32.2
1999 226 10.6 21.3 50.9
2000 266 24.0 11.1 48.1
2001 266 26.0 10.2 42.5
2002 251 17.0 14.8 55.8
2003 251 17.0 14.8 55.8
2004 260 20.0 13.0 53.5
2005 249 19.0 13.1 51
2006 241 23.0 10.5 58.1
2007 238 24.0 9.9 64.3
2008 214 23.0 9.3 50
2009 191 22.0 8.7 45
2010 168 25.0 7.6 50
2011 163 18.5 8.7 47.9
2012 176 18.3 9.5 55.1
2013 178 18.6 9.5 60.1
2014 184 17.0 10.8 62
2015 189 17.0 11.1 57.1
2016 197 18.0 10.9 64.5
2017 204 21.7 9.3 37.7
2018 174 21.2 8.1 40.8
2019 159 20.7 7.6 62.9
2020 172 17.8 9.6 61.6
2021 173 28.3 6.1 67.6
2022 180 30.1 5.9 61.7
2023 184 28.3 6.5 61.4
2024 185 29.8 6.1 98.4

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 Calico Rock High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 229 11.9 19.2 n/a
1989 224 17.0 13.1 n/a
1990 219 18.0 12.1 16
1991 209 15.3 13.6 14.8
1992 213 15.3 13.9 17.8
1993 220 15.4 14.3 15
1994 210 16.2 13.0 21
1995 222 16.4 13.5 29.3
1996 222 16.4 13.5 29.3
1997 239 16.5 14.5 30.5
1998 230 16.5 13.9 32.2
1999 226 10.6 21.3 50.9
2000 266 24.0 11.1 48.1
2001 266 26.0 10.2 42.5
2002 251 17.0 14.8 55.8
2003 251 17.0 14.8 55.8
2004 260 20.0 13.0 53.5
2005 249 19.0 13.1 51
2006 241 23.0 10.5 58.1
2007 238 24.0 9.9 64.3
2008 214 23.0 9.3 50
2009 191 22.0 8.7 45
2010 168 25.0 7.6 50
2011 163 18.5 8.7 47.9
2012 176 18.3 9.5 55.1
2013 178 18.6 9.5 60.1
2014 184 17.0 10.8 62
2015 189 17.0 11.1 57.1
2016 197 18.0 10.9 64.5
2017 204 21.7 9.3 37.7
2018 174 21.2 8.1 40.8
2019 159 20.7 7.6 62.9
2020 172 17.8 9.6 61.6
2021 173 28.3 6.1 67.6
2022 180 30.1 5.9 61.7
2023 184 28.3 6.5 61.4
2024 185 29.8 6.1 98.4

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 Calico Rock High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,272 (10.5%) $10,813 (89.5%) $12,085

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Calico Rock High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 144th of 330 Middle schools
 34.5%
Ranks 92nd of 282 High schoolsRanks 131st of 295 High schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Calico Rock High School)92.386.5
 5.8%
   7th Grade English (Calico Rock School District)92.386.5
 5.8%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Calico Rock High School)57.735.1
 22.6%
   7th Grade Math (Calico Rock School District)57.735.1
 22.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Calico Rock High School)5037.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)5037.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Calico Rock High School)42.329.7
 12.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)42.329.7
 12.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Calico Rock High School)9277.3
 14.7%
   8th Grade English (Calico Rock School District)9277.3
 14.7%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Calico Rock High School)8431.8
 52.2%
   8th Grade Math (Calico Rock School District)8431.8
 52.2%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Calico Rock High School)7236.3
 35.7%
   8th Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)7236.3
 35.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Calico Rock High School)6854.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)6854.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Calico Rock High School)80.764.3
 16.4%
   9th Grade English (Calico Rock School District)80.764.3
 16.4%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Calico Rock High School)58.123.8
 34.3%
   9th Grade Math (Calico Rock School District)58.123.8
 34.3%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Calico Rock High School)61.347.6
 13.7%
   9th Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)61.347.6
 13.7%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Calico Rock High School)64.550
 14.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)64.550
 14.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Calico Rock High School)46.150
 3.9%
   10th Grade English (Calico Rock School District)46.150
 3.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Calico Rock High School)19.27.1
 12.1%
   10th Grade Math (Calico Rock School District)19.27.1
 12.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Calico Rock High School)30.810.7
 20.1%
   10th Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)30.810.7
 20.1%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Calico Rock High School)26.921.4
 5.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)26.921.4
 5.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Calico Rock High School)15.611.1
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Calico Rock School District)15.611.1
 4.5%
11th Grade English (Calico Rock High School)43.837
 6.8%
   11th Grade English (Calico Rock School District)43.837
 6.8%
11th Grade Reading (Calico Rock High School)2529.6
 4.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)2529.6
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Calico Rock High School)21.922.2
 0.3%
   11th Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)21.922.2
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students159184
 15.7%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander11
White151177
 17.2%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%61.4%
 1.5%


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Calico Rock High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calico Rock Elementary School

Calico Rock High School ranks 144th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Calico Rock High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Calico Rock High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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