Lee High School

Summary:

Lee High School is a public high school located in Marianna, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 255 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 236 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lee High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Arkansas high schools, with a ranking between 252-288 out of 305 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average across all subjects and grade levels, with only 10.1% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school's performance on ACT Aspire tests is also consistently low, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 61.4% across different subjects and grade levels, compared to the state averages of 20.4% to 75.1%. Despite having a significantly lower student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, ranging from 3.6 to 10.1 students per teacher, Lee High School spends $14,471 per student, which is higher than the spending at the nearby schools.

The nearby schools, including Central High School, Marvell-Elaine High School, Barton High School, and Forrest City High School, also serve predominantly low-income student populations, with free and reduced-lunch rates ranging from 98.62% to 100%. While these nearby schools also struggle with academic performance, some show more promising results than Lee High School, such as Barton High School and Palestine-Wheatley Senior High.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 523 N Forrest Ave
       Marianna, AR  72360


(870) 295-7130

District: Lee County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,471 Help


Feeder schools for Lee High School:

Elementary:    Anna Strong Learning Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  5.0 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.7%
White:
7.2%
Hispanic:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lee High School ranks worse than 94.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lee High School ranks worse than 84.9% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.7%), White (7.2%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee High School is 5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee High School is $14,471.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lee High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lee High School 317th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Lee High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Lee High School 259th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Lee High School in the ranking list.)

Lee County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County School District 236th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lee High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 17.02 248th 275 9.8%
2016 4.61 310th 312 0.6%
2017 3.06 313th 315 0.6%
2018 1.88 313th 318 1.6%
2019 1.64 318th 319 0.3%
2021 2.12 328th 330 0.6%
2022 5.43 305th 318 4.1%
2023 9.37 308th 330 6.7%
2024 8.46 317th 335 5.4%
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 Lee High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.13 213th 232 8.2%
2007 13.10 232nd 258 10.1%
2008 3.19 246th 256 3.9%
2009 5.82 251st 261 3.8%
2010 9.15 241st 262 8.0%
2011 10.31 246th 266 7.5%
2012 16.18 238th 266 10.5%
2015 22.22 236th 267 11.6%
2016 4.86 260th 269 3.3%
2017 6.48 252nd 264 4.5%
2018 6.01 254th 263 3.4%
2019 4.52 273rd 282 3.2%
2021 5.88 282nd 290 2.8%
2022 4.76 276th 282 2.1%
2023 6.99 279th 295 5.4%
2024 21.78 259th 305 15.1%
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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 Lee High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 686 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1989 188 694 4 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 891
1990 136 695 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1991 120 648 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1992 145 611 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1993 120 591 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 94 555 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 100 484 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1996 100 484 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1997 40 515 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 46 632 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 29 595 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2000 23 569 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 24 534 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 33 457 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 33 457 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 32 453 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 22 445 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 24 422 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 33 404 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 29 382 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 22 345 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2010 9 361 1 9 0 4 0 0 384
2011 12 324 0 6 0 0 0 0 342
2012 9 291 3 8 0 0 0 0 311
2013 26 396 4 10 0 0 0 0 436
2014 18 391 2 10 0 0 0 0 421
2015 19 362 2 9 0 0 0 0 392
2016 17 330 3 9 0 0 0 0 359
2017 19 306 4 10 1 0 0 0 340
2018 19 284 3 8 0 0 0 0 314
2019 24 276 2 8 0 0 0 0 310
2020 19 257 0 6 0 0 1 0 283
2021 25 262 0 7 0 0 0 0 294
2022 20 245 0 6 0 0 0 0 271
2023 17 229 0 9 0 0 0 0 255
2024 20 242 2 15 0 0 0 0 279

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 Lee High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 910 58.0 15.6 n/a
1989 891 50.0 17.8 n/a
1990 839 59.0 14.2 78.3
1991 774 52.7 14.6 72.9
1992 763 56.4 13.5 79.2
1993 719 45.2 15.9 70.1
1994 663 45.9 14.4 83
1995 589 42.7 13.8 79.6
1996 589 42.7 13.8 79.6
1997 566 37.9 14.9 63.6
1998 682 37.9 18.0 74
1999 626 21.9 28.6 79.1
2000 594 48.0 12.4 86.9
2001 559 44.0 12.7 86.6
2002 495 31.0 16.0 87.1
2003 495 31.0 16.0 87.1
2004 492 36.0 13.7 88.4
2005 473 30.0 15.8 89.9
2006 452 36.0 12.6 93.4
2007 446 36.0 12.4 99.1
2008 420 31.0 13.5 99.3
2009 375 33.0 11.4 99.2
2010 384 38.9 10.6 99.2
2011 342 36.5 9.3 90.1
2012 311 26.1 11.8 99
2013 436 36.5 11.9 99.3
2014 421 37.1 11.3 99.3
2015 392 37.0 10.5 99.2
2016 359 39.0 9.2 99.2
2017 340 40.6 8.3 56.5
2018 314 38.0 8.2 54.1
2019 310 53.0 5.8 100
2020 283 41.4 6.8 100
2021 294 29.1 10.1 100
2022 271 51.6 5.2 100
2023 255 69.9 3.6 100
2024 279 55.0 5.0 99.6

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 Lee High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 910 58.0 15.6 n/a
1989 891 50.0 17.8 n/a
1990 839 59.0 14.2 78.3
1991 774 52.7 14.6 72.9
1992 763 56.4 13.5 79.2
1993 719 45.2 15.9 70.1
1994 663 45.9 14.4 83
1995 589 42.7 13.8 79.6
1996 589 42.7 13.8 79.6
1997 566 37.9 14.9 63.6
1998 682 37.9 18.0 74
1999 626 21.9 28.6 79.1
2000 594 48.0 12.4 86.9
2001 559 44.0 12.7 86.6
2002 495 31.0 16.0 87.1
2003 495 31.0 16.0 87.1
2004 492 36.0 13.7 88.4
2005 473 30.0 15.8 89.9
2006 452 36.0 12.6 93.4
2007 446 36.0 12.4 99.1
2008 420 31.0 13.5 99.3
2009 375 33.0 11.4 99.2
2010 384 38.9 10.6 99.2
2011 342 36.5 9.3 90.1
2012 311 26.1 11.8 99
2013 436 36.5 11.9 99.3
2014 421 37.1 11.3 99.3
2015 392 37.0 10.5 99.2
2016 359 39.0 9.2 99.2
2017 340 40.6 8.3 56.5
2018 314 38.0 8.2 54.1
2019 310 53.0 5.8 100
2020 283 41.4 6.8 100
2021 294 29.1 10.1 100
2022 271 51.6 5.2 100
2023 255 69.9 3.6 100
2024 279 55.0 5.0 99.6

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 Lee High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,496 (17.2%) $11,975 (82.8%) $14,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 318th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 308th of 330 Middle schools
 6.4%
Ranks 273rd of 282 High schoolsRanks 279th of 295 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Lee High School)45.761.4
 15.7%
   7th Grade English (Lee County School District)45.761.4
 15.7%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Lee High School)4.615.9
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (Lee County School District)4.615.9
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Lee High School)6.86.8
   7th Grade Science (Lee County School District)6.86.8
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Lee High School)10.820.5
 9.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)10.820.5
 9.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Lee High School)51.542.5
 9%
   8th Grade English (Lee County School District)51.542.5
 9%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Lee High School)64.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Lee County School District)64.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Lee High School)9.16.4
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Lee County School District)9.16.4
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Lee High School)15.136.1
 21%
   8th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)15.136.1
 21%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Lee High School)17.529.6
 12.1%
   9th Grade English (Lee County School District)17.529.6
 12.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Lee High School)01.9
 1.9%
   9th Grade Math (Lee County School District)01.9
 1.9%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Lee High School)09.3
 9.3%
   9th Grade Science (Lee County School District)09.3
 9.3%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Lee High School)7.320.4
 13.1%
   9th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)7.320.4
 13.1%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Lee High School)21.916
 5.9%
   10th Grade English (Lee County School District)21.916
 5.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Lee High School)7.32
 5.3%
   10th Grade Math (Lee County School District)7.32
 5.3%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Lee High School)7.34
 3.3%
   10th Grade Science (Lee County School District)7.34
 3.3%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lee High School)9.78
 1.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)9.78
 1.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lee High School)04.5
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)04.5
 4.5%
11th Grade English (Lee High School)14.39.1
 5.2%
   11th Grade English (Lee County School District)14.39.1
 5.2%
11th Grade Reading (Lee High School)8.69.1
 0.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)8.69.1
 0.5%
11th Grade Science (Lee High School)5.74.5
 1.2%
   11th Grade Science (Lee County School District)5.74.5
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students310255
 17.7%
African American276229
 17%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2417
 29.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Lee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anna Strong Learning Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Lee High School.

Students at Lee High School are 87% African American, 7% White, 5% Hispanic.

Lee High School ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Arkansas high schools.


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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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