Blytheville High School serves 747 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
747 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)37%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
82%
19%
White
16%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)88%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blytheville High School?
The graduation rate of Blytheville High School is 88%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blytheville High School?
747 students attend Blytheville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Blytheville High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blytheville High School?
Blytheville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blytheville High School offer ?
Blytheville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blytheville High School part of?
Blytheville High School is part of Blytheville School District.
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