Prescott High School

Summary:

Prescott High School is a public high school in Prescott, Arkansas, serving 311 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Prescott School District, which is ranked 211 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prescott High School has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools over the past decade with a 1-star rating. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 20% of students proficient in English Language Arts and just 4.7% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 26.8%, respectively. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.7 to 9.5 students per teacher, the school continues to struggle, suggesting that factors beyond just the student-teacher ratio, such as curriculum and instructional practices, may be contributing to the poor performance.

Prescott High School also serves a high-poverty student population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Nevada High School (71.77%) and Hope High School (78.5%). This socioeconomic factor may further contribute to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

736 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857

(870) 887-3123

District: Prescott School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,298

Feeder schools for Prescott High School:

Elementary:	Prescott Elementary School
Middle:	Prescott Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 5.8

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.8%

African American:

40.9%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.29. (See more...)

Compare Details Prescott High School ranks worse than 79.3% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.8%), African American (40.9%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prescott High School is 5.8. (See more...)

Compare Prescott High School employs 51.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prescott High School is $13,298.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott High School 242^nd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Prescott High School in the ranking list.)

Prescott School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott School District 211^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prescott High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2012	20.16	229^th	265	13.6%
2013	36.45	206^th	278	25.9%
2014	54.16	139^th	280	50.4%
2015	61.59	84^th	275	69.5%
2016	35.96	225^th	312	27.9%
2017	18.79	271^st	315	14.0%
2018	28.29	245^th	318	23.0%

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

Rank History for Prescott High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	48.06	116^th	232	50.0%
2007	39.82	155^th	258	39.9%
2008	30.08	194^th	256	24.2%
2009	28.57	209^th	261	19.9%
2010	22.69	225^th	262	14.1%
2011	20.32	228^th	266	14.3%
2012	11.31	244^th	266	8.3%
2013	35.13	199^th	271	26.6%
2014	32.90	204^th	268	23.9%
2015	23.83	225^th	267	15.7%
2016	41.06	171^st	269	36.4%
2017	41.93	164^th	264	37.9%
2018	36.59	190^th	263	27.8%
2019	31.52	211^th	282	25.2%
2021	31.03	220^th	290	24.1%
2022	30.66	222^nd	282	21.3%
2023	29.84	226^th	295	23.4%
2024	26.82	242^nd	305	20.7%

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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 Prescott High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	268	143	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	412
1989	233	155	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	390
1990	222	162	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	388
1991	227	145	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	376
1992	214	127	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	343
1993	235	119	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	356
1994	231	135	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	368
1995	214	130	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	347
1996	214	130	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	347
1997	205	144	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	354
1998	191	126	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	322
1999	186	143	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
2000	197	154	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	355
2001	209	148	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	363
2002	202	127	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	342
2003	202	127	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	342
2004	201	137	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	355
2005	184	143	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	339
2006	177	155	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	348
2007	192	149	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	359
2008	194	155	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	368
2009	185	141	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	346
2010	170	134	7	11	0	1	0	323
2011	180	125	7	14	0	1	0	327
2012	256	182	6	23	0	1	0	468
2013	256	183	6	19	0	1	0	465
2014	247	178	5	19	1	0	0	450
2015	229	172	4	17	1	0	0	423
2016	238	178	4	16	0	0	0	436
2017	246	182	4	21	4	0	0	457
2018	230	185	10	24	2	0	0	451
2019	151	125	7	12	2	0	0	297
2020	152	121	5	15	1	0	0	294
2021	156	116	4	18	2	0	0	296
2022	159	114	6	21	2	0	1	303
2023	155	126	5	23	1	0	1	311
2024	151	124	1	24	3	0	0	303

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 Prescott High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	412	24.9	16.5	n/a
1989	390	31.0	12.5	n/a
1990	388	32.0	12.1	25
1991	376	22.9	16.4	20.2
1992	343	22.5	15.2	21.9
1993	356	21.8	16.3	23.3
1994	368	22.3	16.5	22.3
1995	347	22.8	15.2	23.3
1996	347	22.8	15.2	23.3
1997	354	21.6	16.4	18.1
1998	322	21.6	14.9	20.2
1999	333	14.5	23.0	33.9
2000	355	24.0	14.8	30.1
2001	363	24.0	15.1	15.2
2002	342	26.0	13.2	44.4
2003	342	26.0	13.2	44.4
2004	355	28.0	12.7	49.3
2005	339	24.0	14.1	47.5
2006	348	28.0	12.4	54
2007	359	28.0	12.8	57.7
2008	368	31.0	11.9	48.6
2009	346	29.0	11.9	61
2010	323	28.0	12.4	62.8
2011	327	24.4	13.3	67.3
2012	468	32.1	14.5	67.3
2013	465	36.8	12.6	69.2
2014	450	33.5	13.4	68.2
2015	423	35.0	12.0	68.6
2016	436	43.0	10.1	100
2017	457	42.0	10.8	67.8
2018	451	41.8	10.7	68.5
2019	297	27.6	10.7	100
2020	294	30.3	9.6	100
2021	296	33.4	8.8	100
2022	303	31.8	9.5	100
2023	311	46.1	6.7	100
2024	303	51.5	5.8	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 Prescott High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	412	24.9	16.5	n/a
1989	390	31.0	12.5	n/a
1990	388	32.0	12.1	25
1991	376	22.9	16.4	20.2
1992	343	22.5	15.2	21.9
1993	356	21.8	16.3	23.3
1994	368	22.3	16.5	22.3
1995	347	22.8	15.2	23.3
1996	347	22.8	15.2	23.3
1997	354	21.6	16.4	18.1
1998	322	21.6	14.9	20.2
1999	333	14.5	23.0	33.9
2000	355	24.0	14.8	30.1
2001	363	24.0	15.1	15.2
2002	342	26.0	13.2	44.4
2003	342	26.0	13.2	44.4
2004	355	28.0	12.7	49.3
2005	339	24.0	14.1	47.5
2006	348	28.0	12.4	54
2007	359	28.0	12.8	57.7
2008	368	31.0	11.9	48.6
2009	346	29.0	11.9	61
2010	323	28.0	12.4	62.8
2011	327	24.4	13.3	67.3
2012	468	32.1	14.5	67.3
2013	465	36.8	12.6	69.2
2014	450	33.5	13.4	68.2
2015	423	35.0	12.0	68.6
2016	436	43.0	10.1	100
2017	457	42.0	10.8	67.8
2018	451	41.8	10.7	68.5
2019	297	27.6	10.7	100
2020	294	30.3	9.6	100
2021	296	33.4	8.8	100
2022	303	31.8	9.5	100
2023	311	46.1	6.7	100
2024	303	51.5	5.8	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 Prescott High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$778 (5.9%)	$12,520 (94.1%)	$13,298

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prescott High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 211^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 226^th of 295 High schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Prescott High School)	56.7	39.4	17.3%
9th Grade English (Prescott School District)	56.7	39.4	17.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Prescott High School)	18.9	5.2	13.7%
9th Grade Math (Prescott School District)	18.9	5.2	13.7%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Prescott High School)	32	18.4	13.6%
9th Grade Science (Prescott School District)	32	18.4	13.6%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Prescott High School)	29.3	27.6	1.7%
9th Grade Reading (Prescott School District)	29.3	27.6	1.7%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Prescott High School)	51.9	56.1	4.2%
10th Grade English (Prescott School District)	51.9	56.1	4.2%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Prescott High School)	15.2	8.7	6.5%
10th Grade Math (Prescott School District)	15.2	8.7	6.5%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Prescott High School)	24.1	22.8	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Prescott School District)	24.1	22.8	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Prescott High School)	25.3	26.4	1.1%
10th Grade Reading (Prescott School District)	25.3	26.4	1.1%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Prescott High School)	9.1	3.2	5.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Prescott School District)	9.1	3.2	5.9%
11th Grade English (Prescott High School)	36.4	17.5	18.9%
11th Grade English (Prescott School District)	36.4	17.5	18.9%
11th Grade Reading (Prescott High School)	18.2	19	0.8%
11th Grade Reading (Prescott School District)	18.2	19	0.8%
11th Grade Science (Prescott High School)	10.6	11.1	0.5%
11th Grade Science (Prescott School District)	10.6	11.1	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	297	311	4.7%
African American	125	126	0.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	12	23	91.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	151	155	2.6%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Prescott 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 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
Prescott High School	Public	9-12	736 Martin St	Prescott	71857	Nevada County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 887-3123	303	52	5.8	100.0%	151 (49.8%)	124 (40.9%)	24 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.8	242^nd of 305 public high schools	20.7%		29.8	226^th of 295 public high schools	23.4%	16			16.9	22.5	20.0			18.4	27.5	23.5					4.7	4.7	0.0	2.6		0.0	2.6				0.0	23.0	0.0		22.6	$13,298	$778	$12,520
Blevins High School	Public	7-12	5954 Hwy 29 N	Blevins	71825	Hempstead County	Blevins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 874-2281	196	32	6.2	87.8%	132 (67.3%)	34 (17.3%)	20 (10.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	36.5	201^st of 305 public high schools	34.1%		48	155^th of 295 public high schools	47.5%	46	2.9	13.3	27.3	27.8	17.9	2.9	16.6	27.3	27.8	18.6	14.3	13.4	13.9		11.8	11.8	6.7	0.0			2.4	20.0	10.0	15.4	61.6	17.2			31.0	$10,457	$1,325	$9,132
Gurdon High School	Public	7-12	7777 Hwy 67 S	Gurdon	71743	Clark County	Gurdon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 353-5123	251	27	9.3	75.7%	123 (49.0%)	65 (25.9%)	56 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	20.3	265^th of 305 public high schools	13.1%		18.8	259^th of 295 public high schools	12.2%	6	14.6	24.0	25.0	13.8	18.1	20.9	24.0	22.3	13.8	19.4	14.3	11.1	13.4		0.0	3.4	14.2	2.4	0.0		5.1	10.5	28.0	16.5		15.6	0.0	50.0	16.3	$13,785	$1,818	$11,967
Nevada High School	Public	7-12	6580 Us Hwy 278	Rosston	71858	Nevada County	Nevada School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 871-2478	206	34	6.1	100.0%	121 (58.7%)	70 (34.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	15.7	277^th of 305 public high schools	9.2%		17.8	263^rd of 295 public high schools	10.8%	14	13.0	19.5	7.3	18.2	14.4	16.2	26.9	14.6	18.2	19.2	6.5	3.2	4.8	10.0	0.0	2.3	25.0	3.6			6.3	9.7	21.9	16.7	0.0	15.6			15.2	$11,458	$608	$10,850
Hope High School	Public	9-12	1701 S Main St	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Hope School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 777-3451	606	85	7.1	100.0%	144 (23.8%)	233 (38.4%)	219 (36.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	20.4	263^rd of 305 public high schools	13.8%		19.6	256^th of 295 public high schools	13.2%	7			21.0	16.5	18.8			19.6	18.5	19.1					3.7	3.6	5.9	1.7	0.0		2.6					17.0	0.0	33.3	17.0	$12,395	$1,162	$11,233
Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center	Public	9-12	2500 South Main	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 777-5722	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Prescott High School

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Prescott School District

What schools feed into Prescott High School?

Prescott High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Prescott Elementary School
Middle : Prescott Junior High School

How many students attend Prescott High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Prescott High School.

Is Prescott High School a good school?

Prescott High School ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Arkansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Prescott High School?

Students at Prescott High School are 50% White, 41% African American, 8% Hispanic.

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