Searcy High School

Searcy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 N Ella St,  Searcy, AR
Searcy School District
3.8
3.7
1,208 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Floyd Gene Hodges
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
34.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.7%
Science
42.8%
English
63.6%
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
345:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
68.9%
Black
10.8%
Hispanic
10.2%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian
2%

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 286 Students
University of Arkansas 282 Students
University of Central Arkansas 279 Students
Harding University 194 Students
Arkansas State University-Beebe 167 Students
Arkansas Tech University 100 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 87 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 74 Students
Hendrix College 70 Students
Lyon College 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 87 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Biology 68 Students
Business 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students
Physical Therapy 28 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Criminology 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 222 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/5/2025
There was a lot of drama and bullying which is to be expected of a public high school. The theatre department was overall very welcoming and fun.
3.0 Alum
12/7/2022
I would have to say that rules are sometime a little to much. When I was going there, we couldn't have food or water in the class. Some teachers were strict and some teachers wouldn't care. Also they built a fence around the school protection, which is not a bad thing. However; it felt like we were in prison. Mainly because of the fence and at lunch teachers would watch us to make sure nothing happened.
5.0 Alum
4/8/2022
I went to school here and it was some of the best times of my life. They do a great job in preparing you for college and life beyond.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 student
11/7/2023
This school sucks. I found a clump of cockroaches in a corner, rats in the ceiling. And they put all of the money they have into sports and not things that matter like pest control, water quality, and the well being of the actual school building. They built a whole new arena that costed millions, ev...
5.0 student
7/28/2020
This school is an excellent school. I would recommend this school over any school in White County.
5.0 parent
4/14/2019
good teachers and the principal will do what it takes to deal with any problems you might have

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Searcy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Searcy, AR and is served by the Searcy School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Searcy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crosspointe Preparatory, Harding Academy, Ahlf Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Searcy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Searcy High School.

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