Alpena High School

Alpena High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
300 S Denver St,  Alpena, AR
Alpena School District
3.9
4.0
208 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Anthony Bright
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.4%
Science
28.5%
English
56.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
231:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arkansas 59 Students
North Arkansas College 53 Students
Arkansas Tech University 41 Students
University of Central Arkansas 33 Students
College of the Ozarks 23 Students
Harding University 18 Students
John Brown University 16 Students
Arkansas State University 15 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 12 Students
Hendrix College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 11 Students
Business 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Agricultural Business 5 Students
Agriculture 5 Students
Aerospace Engineering 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 22 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
2/9/2016
Most of the teachers that I have had are very dedicated to teaching
4.0 NicheUser
2/9/2016
We do have some issues that could be improved
3.0 NicheUser
2/1/2015
I don't eat in the cafeteria often. But hear it's good.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
2/2/2025
Not that bad but my daughter always complains about her teachers and how they don’t help her through her learning
5.0 student
3/19/2020
I have been enlisted at Alpena Schools since I was in kindergarten, and my overall experience has been pretty good. Sure I had a couple of rough patches through elementary, but who doesn't. One of the huge things about our school is that it is so small, and that is what a lot of people love about ou...
5.0 other
1/23/2017
When I transferred to Alpena H.S. when my father retired from the Air Force, I had attended 9 different schools including California and overseas (Germany). I got the best education in Alpena. I went on to graduate from the Univ. of Arkansas Med. Ctr., having been fully prepared by my instructors at...

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Alpena High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Alpena, AR and is served by the Alpena School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 3:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Alpena High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alpena Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Alpena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alpena High School.

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