Greene County Tech High School

Greene County Tech High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
5201 W Kingshighway,  Paragould, AR
Greene County Tech School District
4.2
5.0
801 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chad Jordan
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
890
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
890
Math
430
Verbal
470
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
25.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19%
Science
27.2%
English
54.6%
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
413:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
90.2%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Arkansas State University 428 Students
University of Arkansas 261 Students
University of Central Arkansas 182 Students
Black River Technical College 107 Students
Harding University 68 Students
Arkansas Tech University 62 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 60 Students
Lyon College 54 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 52 Students
Hendrix College 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 86 Students
Biology 54 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Business 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 21 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Education 20 Students
Computer Science 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 109 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/26/2024
I enjoyed this school and everything it taught me. I attended this school my whole life and the way they connected with me, and my family was great. Their curriculum was great, and I fill like it has gotten me ready for furthering my education and going on to college. the school has helped me get things send over to my college and made my transition easy.
4.0 Senior
5/10/2024
It was a good 12 years of my life, the teacher and faculty Were all nice and great I never had any problems. I'm glad I went to tech.
4.0 Junior
11/21/2023
I feel that Tech is very diverse in it capabilities and the people here are nice and willing to help whenever you need it.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
8/22/2014
Greene County Tech High is a great school. I have experienced many caring educators while my daughter has been enrolled at GCT. I appreciate that they offer many AP as well as concurrent college credit classes with Arkansas State University at a really great value($40 per credit hour, and no, that i...

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Greene County Tech High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Paragould, AR and is served by the Greene County Tech School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 801 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Greene County Tech High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 890 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paragould High School, Crowley's Ridge Academy, Ridgefield Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Paragould has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Greene County Tech High School.

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