Walnut Ridge High School

Walnut Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
508 E Free St,  Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence County School District
3.7
463 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jacob Kersey
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
26.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
7
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
40.3%
Science
31.3%
English
64.8%
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
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
86.4%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<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 75 Students
University of Arkansas 43 Students
Black River Technical College 37 Students
Williams Baptist University 29 Students
University of Central Arkansas 28 Students
Arkansas Tech University 22 Students
Lyon College 20 Students
Harding University 18 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 17 Students
Hendrix College 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 14 Students
Nursing 10 Students
Business 9 Students
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Education 5 Students
Radiologic Technician 5 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Arts 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 17 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/2/2021
The teachers make you feel at home. You can walk in anyone's classroom and feel like it is a safe environment to talk. We have LOTS of school spirit. Along with the Pride band and the WRHS cheerleaders. This school changed my perspective on people for the better.
4.0 Senior
12/28/2018
I have attended Walnut Ridge schools my whole life. Every year I have been provided with a great teacher who made me understand what I'm learning and also made me enjoy it. The teachers make you feel comfortable and easy to talk to them. Furthermore, not only are the teachers excellent, so are the many opportunities for clubs, extracurricular activities, etc.
2.0 Senior
12/29/2017
The teacher would rather gossip about the students and other faculty members. The school only funds football, baseball and basketball. The other sports like cheer, choir, and band are left to do fundraisers to fund their activities. The teachers will focus and give more attention to the students who's parents have more money and will give it to the school.
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Walnut Ridge High School

Walnut Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Walnut Ridge, AR, in the Walnut Ridge neighborhood, and is served by the Lawrence County School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 463 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Walnut Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $147,847. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hoxie High School, Ridgefield Christian School, Hoxie Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Walnut Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walnut Ridge High School.

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