Serving 130 students in grades 7-12, Strong High School ranks in the bottom 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
67%
19%
White
25%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Strong High School?
The graduation rate of Strong High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Strong High School?
130 students attend Strong High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Strong High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strong High School?
Strong High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Strong High School offer ?
Strong High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Strong High School part of?
Strong High School is part of Strong-Huttig School District.
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