Paron High School, a rural Arkansas high school in Paron, serves grades 7 through 12 with an enrollment of 125 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
The graduation rate at was 92% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 88% and equal to the district rate of 92%.
Math proficiency at was 47% in 2023, higher than the state average of 39% but slightly below the district average of 48%; math scores have declined from 57% in 2022 to 47% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was 38% in 2022, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 42%, reflecting a downward trend from 57% in 2017.
Minority enrollment is limited, with 122 white students, 2 Black students, and 1 Hispanic student; 27% of students qualify for free or reduced鈥損rice lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic composition in recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
97%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paron School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paron High School?
125 students attend Paron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Paron High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paron High School?
Paron High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paron High School offer ?
Paron High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paron High School part of?
Paron High School is part of Paron School District.
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