Oark High School

Oark High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
370 Highway 215,  Oark, AR
Jasper School District
4.3
5.0
70 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Cossey
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Average GPA
3.66

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
24
Reading
26
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
14.3%
Science
13%
English
55.6%
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
146:1

Student Diversity

Female
58.6%
Male
41.4%
White
91.4%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arkansas Tech University 29 Students
University of the Ozarks 20 Students
University of Arkansas 18 Students
Arkansas State University 7 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 7 Students
University of Oklahoma 5 Students
University of Central Arkansas 5 Students
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 5 Students
Oklahoma State University 4 Students
Harding University 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Physical Therapy 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 Students
Biology 2 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Agricultural Business 2 Students
Agriculture 2 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 2 Students
Food Science 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 14 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/9/2022
Oark School is a very small school. That comes with perks and downfalls. There is a sense of community at Oark you will never forget. But it being so small everyone knows everyone and sometimes you just wish you didn't know everyone, at least that's how I feel going there. Overall I love Oark it will always be my home.
5.0 Middle School Student
3/6/2019
It is small, and the teachers know the students. I would like for the school to have a baseball team, and the principle is the best principle that we have had in a few years.
5.0 Middle School Student
3/6/2019
This school has a good teaching system. I love working one on one with my teachers because it really helps me.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
4/2/2014
I moved to Oark after spending several years at bigger schools and I have felt at home ever since. Oark is a smaller school which means more opportunities are available. Some people worry that since it's smaller, their child will miss out on a strong education, but that is absolutely not true. We ha...

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Oark High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Oark, AR and is served by the Jasper School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 70 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34.5% are proficient in reading. Oark High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66. The average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oark Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Oark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oark High School.

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