Arkadelphia High School

Arkadelphia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 High School Rd,  Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia School District
3.6
2.8
574 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Maxwell
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
450
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
12.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19%
Science
28.4%
English
56.2%
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
369:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
50.3%
Black
35.2%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Henderson State University 261 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 175 Students
University of Central Arkansas 168 Students
University of Arkansas 137 Students
Southern Arkansas University 132 Students
Arkansas State University 99 Students
Arkansas Tech University 59 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 57 Students
Louisiana Tech University 47 Students
Harding University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 70 Students
Business 49 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Biology 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Physical Therapy 19 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 15 Students
Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 139 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/24/2024
I have such great teachers and I genuinely enjoy my classes. AHS has its faults, but so does any school. My experience overall has been really good.
3.0 Sophomore
10/3/2022
This school isn't obligated to be called the worst school, but its oppertunities are gravly limited and constantly cutting programs do to the budget.
5.0 Alum
7/7/2020
I loved Arkadelphia High School. They have a great education program and athletic program. I am grateful to have graduated from this school. The teachers and other staff really care about the students education and would go above and beyond to make sure students understood the work.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
2.0 other
8/14/2016
There is no focus on education, no discipline, and no authority. Having came from another district, in comparison, the quality of education is poor, educators are not motivated themselves to teach and students are not willing to learn (and are not cooperative to the learning environment or actually...
5.0 parent
2/14/2016
My kids are both in the high school and with the new tech model the students now use Macbooks. Technology is now at the forefront of the educational experience so my kids will be ready for real world jobs. Also there is an innovative engineering lab for the students and the public to use.
2.0 parent
5/19/2015
They has choosen to exclude the clubs. I'd your not a part of the sports world you don't matter. They have taken recognition away. They are no longer allowed to wear their earned cord at graduation. Parents weren't allowed to be present at the senior completers award assembly nor were the clubs feat...
1.0 student
3/23/2011
I have to completely agree that this school has room for improvement. I do understand why though. This school can not afford many decent teachers. Very few decent teachers would want to give up a better paying job in a better environment than AHS for AHS, so the employment is not very good. Many stu...

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Arkadelphia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Arkadelphia, AR and is served by the Arkadelphia School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 574 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Arkadelphia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Goza Middle School, Peake Elementary School, Louisa Perritt Primary School, and more. Learn more about what Arkadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arkadelphia High School.

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