Is Hector High School a good school?

Hector High School ranks 87 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hector High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Hector High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hector High School?

Students at Hector High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Hector High School?

Hector High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hector Elementary School

Hector High School

Summary:

Hector High School is a public high school in Hector, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 306 students. The school is part of the Hector School District, which is ranked 147 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hector High School has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, ranking as high as 72nd out of 282 Arkansas high schools in 2018-2019 (rated 4 stars) but dropping to 165th out of 282 in 2021-2022 (rated 2 stars). In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 87th out of 305 Arkansas high schools, with a 4-star rating. However, its proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.7 to 9 students per teacher, and a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Russellville High School, Wonderview High School, Atkins High School, and Pottsville High School, Hector High School's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher statewide rankings and better test scores. The small size of Hector High School and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be contributing factors to its lower performance.

Detail:

Public 7-12

11601 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843

(479) 284-3536

District: Hector School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
87^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,329

Feeder schools for Hector High School:

Elementary:

Hector Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Hispanic:

4.0%

American Indian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hector High School ranks worse than 73.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.55. (See more...)

Compare Details Hector High School ranks better than 71.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), Hispanic (4%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hector High School is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Hector High School employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hector High School is $12,329.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hector High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hector High School 247^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Hector High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hector High School 87^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Hector High School in the ranking list.)

Hector School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hector School District 147^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hector High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	61.22	83^rd	208	60.1%
2006	63.62	72^nd	206	65.0%
2007	61.10	89^th	225	60.4%
2008	81.75	20^th	223	91.0%
2009	48.04	145^th	240	39.6%
2010	43.85	175^th	254	31.1%
2011	79.60	30^th	264	88.6%
2012	76.85	39^th	265	85.3%
2013	62.96	105^th	278	62.2%
2014	58.93	119^th	280	57.5%
2015	22.78	228^th	275	17.1%
2016	43.99	187^th	312	40.1%
2017	57.38	135^th	315	57.1%
2018	46.06	185^th	318	41.8%
2019	48.59	182^nd	319	42.9%
2021	37.17	227^th	330	31.2%
2022	53.75	150^th	318	52.8%
2023	61.00	128^th	330	61.2%
2024	30.55	247^th	335	26.3%

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

Rank History for Hector High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	71.56	25^th	232	89.2%
2007	63.57	54^th	258	79.1%
2008	47.75	115^th	256	55.1%
2009	50.65	122^nd	261	53.3%
2010	61.29	71^st	262	72.9%
2011	46.97	144^th	266	45.9%
2012	53.61	124^th	266	53.4%
2013	41.95	172^nd	271	36.5%
2014	27.87	216^th	268	19.4%
2015	21.38	239^th	267	10.5%
2016	70.52	63^rd	269	76.6%
2017	58.18	100^th	264	62.1%
2018	53.33	121^st	263	54.0%
2019	65.61	72^nd	282	74.5%
2021	45.13	160^th	290	44.8%
2022	44.99	165^th	282	41.5%
2023	57.50	114^th	295	61.4%
2024	64.20	87^th	305	71.5%

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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 Hector High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	261	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1989	273	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	273
1990	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1991	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1992	286	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	288
1993	318	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
1994	335	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	335
1995	352	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	357
1996	352	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	357
1997	352	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	356
1998	367	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	375
1999	365	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	372
2000	381	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	384
2001	354	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	359
2002	350	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	353
2003	350	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	353
2004	339	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	344
2005	343	2	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	355
2006	330	2	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	342
2007	322	2	3	5	4	n/a	n/a	336
2008	290	2	4	5	4	n/a	n/a	305
2009	294	2	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	307
2010	283	0	2	5	0	0	8	298
2011	271	0	1	6	0	0	6	284
2012	281	0	1	5	0	0	5	292
2013	286	0	0	7	0	0	5	298
2014	281	0	1	8	0	0	6	296
2015	262	0	0	5	0	0	3	270
2016	260	1	1	7	0	0	1	270
2017	272	1	1	7	0	0	3	284
2018	263	1	3	7	0	0	5	279
2019	246	1	2	8	0	0	6	263
2020	250	1	4	9	0	0	5	269
2021	277	0	4	10	0	0	5	296
2022	285	0	2	13	1	0	4	305
2023	288	0	3	11	1	0	3	306
2024	305	0	2	13	3	0	1	324

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 Hector High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	16.2	16.1	n/a
1989	273	19.0	14.3	n/a
1990	293	21.0	13.9	47.8
1991	293	17.4	16.8	35.5
1992	288	16.4	17.5	39.9
1993	318	17.0	18.7	38.4
1994	335	19.5	17.2	40.6
1995	357	21.6	16.5	42.3
1996	357	21.6	16.5	42.3
1997	356	22.2	16.0	41.3
1998	375	22.2	16.9	40.5
1999	372	19.7	18.9	50.8
2000	384	30.0	12.8	57
2001	359	29.0	12.4	58.2
2002	353	27.0	13.1	53.8
2003	353	27.0	13.1	53.8
2004	344	28.0	12.3	53.5
2005	355	27.0	13.1	53
2006	342	30.0	11.4	57.3
2007	336	30.0	11.2	63.7
2008	305	28.0	10.9	59
2009	307	27.0	11.4	65.5
2010	298	29.5	10.6	72.5
2011	284	26.7	10.6	70.1
2012	292	28.0	10.4	70.5
2013	298	29.1	10.2	71.5
2014	296	29.7	9.9	70.3
2015	270	26.0	10.3	69.6
2016	270	29.0	9.3	70.7
2017	284	25.9	10.9	54.2
2018	279	24.6	11.3	76.7
2019	263	33.7	7.7	100
2020	269	42.3	6.3	100
2021	296	51.1	5.7	100
2022	305	33.6	9.0	100
2023	306	37.2	8.2	100
2024	324	35.5	9.1	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 Hector High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	16.2	16.1	n/a
1989	273	19.0	14.3	n/a
1990	293	21.0	13.9	47.8
1991	293	17.4	16.8	35.5
1992	288	16.4	17.5	39.9
1993	318	17.0	18.7	38.4
1994	335	19.5	17.2	40.6
1995	357	21.6	16.5	42.3
1996	357	21.6	16.5	42.3
1997	356	22.2	16.0	41.3
1998	375	22.2	16.9	40.5
1999	372	19.7	18.9	50.8
2000	384	30.0	12.8	57
2001	359	29.0	12.4	58.2
2002	353	27.0	13.1	53.8
2003	353	27.0	13.1	53.8
2004	344	28.0	12.3	53.5
2005	355	27.0	13.1	53
2006	342	30.0	11.4	57.3
2007	336	30.0	11.2	63.7
2008	305	28.0	10.9	59
2009	307	27.0	11.4	65.5
2010	298	29.5	10.6	72.5
2011	284	26.7	10.6	70.1
2012	292	28.0	10.4	70.5
2013	298	29.1	10.2	71.5
2014	296	29.7	9.9	70.3
2015	270	26.0	10.3	69.6
2016	270	29.0	9.3	70.7
2017	284	25.9	10.9	54.2
2018	279	24.6	11.3	76.7
2019	263	33.7	7.7	100
2020	269	42.3	6.3	100
2021	296	51.1	5.7	100
2022	305	33.6	9.0	100
2023	306	37.2	8.2	100
2024	324	35.5	9.1	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 Hector High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,142 (9.3%)	$11,187 (90.7%)	$12,329

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hector High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 182^nd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 128^th of 330 Middle schools	18.3%
Ranks 72^nd of 282 High schools	Ranks 114^th of 295 High schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Hector High School)	85.1	75.5	9.6%
7th Grade English (Hector School District)	85.1	75.5	9.6%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Hector High School)	46.8	38.6	8.2%
7th Grade Math (Hector School District)	46.8	38.6	8.2%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Hector High School)	34.1	40.4	6.3%
7th Grade Science (Hector School District)	34.1	40.4	6.3%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Hector High School)	40.4	35.1	5.3%
7th Grade Reading (Hector School District)	40.4	35.1	5.3%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Hector High School)	75	76.3	1.3%
8th Grade English (Hector School District)	75	76.3	1.3%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Hector High School)	36.4	32.7	3.7%
8th Grade Math (Hector School District)	36.4	32.7	3.7%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Hector High School)	22.7	45.5	22.8%
8th Grade Science (Hector School District)	22.7	45.5	22.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Hector High School)	54.6	52.7	1.9%
8th Grade Reading (Hector School District)	54.6	52.7	1.9%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Hector High School)	72.9	71.4	1.5%
9th Grade English (Hector School District)	72.9	71.4	1.5%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Hector High School)	33.3	30.6	2.7%
9th Grade Math (Hector School District)	33.3	30.6	2.7%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Hector High School)	43.7	34.7	9%
9th Grade Science (Hector School District)	43.7	34.7	9%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Hector High School)	47.9	30.6	17.3%
9th Grade Reading (Hector School District)	47.9	30.6	17.3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Hector High School)	62.2	60.7	1.5%
10th Grade English (Hector School District)	62.2	60.7	1.5%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Hector High School)	26.7	10.7	16%
10th Grade Math (Hector School District)	26.7	10.7	16%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Hector High School)	33.3	28.6	4.7%
10th Grade Science (Hector School District)	33.3	28.6	4.7%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Hector High School)	35.6	33.9	1.7%
10th Grade Reading (Hector School District)	35.6	33.9	1.7%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hector High School)	15.2	13.8	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hector School District)	15.2	13.8	1.4%
11th Grade English (Hector High School)	45.5	44.8	0.7%
11th Grade English (Hector School District)	45.5	44.8	0.7%
11th Grade Reading (Hector High School)	36.4	31	5.4%
11th Grade Reading (Hector School District)	36.4	31	5.4%
11th Grade Science (Hector High School)	27.3	10.3	17%
11th Grade Science (Hector School District)	27.3	10.3	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	263	306	16.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	246	288	17.1%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Hector 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 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hector High School	Public	7-12	11601 Sr 27	Hector	72843	Pope County	Hector School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 284-3536	324	36	9.1	100.0%	305 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	64.2	87^th of 305 public high schools	71.5%		57.5	114^th of 295 public high schools	61.4%	27	23.1	27.9	40.7	39.6	32.7	19.2	27.9	37.3	35.4	30.0	15.4	15.2	15.3	26.7	8.7		13.1	23.1	11.8			14.9	17.3	32.8	25.7	100.0	42.6	0.0	0.0	42.0	$12,329	$1,142	$11,187
Dover High School	Public	9-12	101 Pirates Loop	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 331-2120	400	76	5.2	47.5%	367 (91.8%)	6 (1.5%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	49.9	145^th of 305 public high schools	52.5%		64.7	91^st of 295 public high schools	69.2%	54			29.7	28.3	29.0			29.7	29.1	29.4					26.1		26.7	46.6	6.0	0.0		12.5				87.5	25.0	20.0	100.0	37.8	$10,231	$722	$9,509
Ark Technical Univeristy Career Center	Public	9-12	215 West O Street	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Ark Technical Univeristy Career Center	No	No	No	No	(844) 804-2628	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Atkins High School	Public	9-12	403 Ave Three NW	Atkins	72823	Pope County	Atkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 641-7872	335	69	4.8	66.3%	311 (92.8%)	5 (1.5%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.7%)	54	124^th of 305 public high schools	59.3%		57.5	115^th of 295 public high schools	61.0%	9			29.5	29.6	29.6			33.3	31.7	32.4					19.7		19.1	41.6	10.2	0.0		13.9					33.7			33.7	$10,698	$1,110	$9,588
Pottsville High School	Public	10-12	500 Apache Dr	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-6334	395	70	5.6	34.7%	350 (88.6%)	7 (1.8%)	29 (7.3%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.6	42^nd of 305 public high schools	86.2%		89.1	20^th of 295 public high schools	93.2%	22				51.7	51.7				49.0	49.0						18.2	18.2		10.1	5.0	0.0	8.4					33.3	0.0	0.0	32.3	$10,760	$654	$10,106
Russellville High School	Public	10-12	2203 S Knoxville	Russellville	72802	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-3151	1,282	121	10.5	56.4%	745 (58.1%)	79 (6.2%)	345 (26.9%)	17 (1.3%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	88 (6.9%)	66.3	79^th of 305 public high schools	74.1%		68.8	67^th of 295 public high schools	77.3%	12				35.3	35.3				35.0	35.0						0.0	0.0	0.0	8.6	9.0	14.3	9.0				50.0	44.7	20.0	0.0	44.2	$11,546	$1,161	$10,384
Wonderview High School	Public	7-12	2436 Hwy 95	Hattieville	72063	Conway County	Wonderview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 354-8668	222	32	6.9	53.2%	209 (94.1%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	35.8	205^th of 305 public high schools	32.8%		33.9	210^th of 295 public high schools	28.8%	5	25.0	28.6	26.3	29.3	27.4	27.8	30.9	26.3	29.3	28.7	36.1	11.1	25.4	13.3	0.0		5.0	7.1	0.0	0.0		2.4	19.5	33.3	26.9	0.0	25.6		100.0	26.8	$11,639	$632	$11,006

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