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Cutter-morning Star High School vs. Lakeside High School

Should you attend Cutter-morning Star High School or Lakeside High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cutter-morning Star High School
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Lakeside High School
2871 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Cutter-morning Star High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Lakeside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Cutter–morning Star High School in Hot Springs National Park, AR, serves 316 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency at the school is between 10–14%, significantly lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 22%; proficiency has declined since 2012.
Reading proficiency is 28%, which is lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 34%, showing a downward trend over recent years.
Science proficiency stands at 25%, below both the state average of 36% and district average of 30%.
Enrollment increased from 247 students in 2001 to around 330+ students since 2020, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 25% in 2001 to 56% in 2023, indicating a growing socioeconomic need.
Serving 1,114 students in grades 9-12, Lakeside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
316 students
1,114 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cutter-morning Star High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cutter-morning Star High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeside High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
103 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cutter-morning Star High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cutter-morning Star High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#855 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#321 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cutter-morning Star High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
33%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cutter-morning Star High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cutter-morning Star High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cutter-morning Star High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AR)
91%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cutter-morning Star High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lakeside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cutter-morning Star High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lakeside High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
39
-
Grade 8 Students
52
-
Grade 9 Students
53
282
Grade 10 Students
60
290
Grade 11 Students
59
268
Grade 12 Students
53
274

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cutter-morning Star High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cutter-morning Star High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cutter-morning Star High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cutter-morning Star High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cutter-morning Star High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cutter-morning Star High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cutter-morning Star High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cutter-morning Star High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cutter-morning Star High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cutter-Morning Star School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakeside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lakeside School District(Garland) and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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