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Arkansas High School

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Arkansas High School ranks 212 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

212^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 27% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Arkansas High School is a public magnet high school located in Texarkana, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,108. The school is part of the Texarkana School District, which is ranked 184 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student ($12,660) than nearby schools like Ashdown High School ($11,529) and Genoa Central High School ($9,332), Arkansas High School consistently underperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 24% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.2%. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 162 out of 267 high schools in 2014-2015 to 212 out of 291 high schools in 2024-2025.

The high poverty rate at Arkansas High School, as indicated by the 100% free/reduced lunch rate, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. In contrast, Genoa Central High School has a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 27% and significantly better test scores, with 50.1% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year. This suggests that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to address the needs of its student population, despite the higher per-student spending.

1,092

Students ?

8.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,794

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 Jefferson
Texarkana, AR 71854

(870) 774-7641

District: Texarkana School District

Feeder schools for Arkansas High School:

Elementary:	Edward D. Trice Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
	Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.0%

White:

30.9%

Hispanic:

6.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 16th percentile in 2022 → 27th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 27th (2025) from a 16th-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (22% vs 34% meeting standards)

!Algebra scores 14 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school22%

District avg24%

Arkansas avg34%

212^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to bottom 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

184^th of 250Texarkana School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	33.1	212 of 291	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.9	174 of 305	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.5	219 of 295	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.5	236 of 282	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.7	229 of 290	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.2	199 of 282	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.0	191 of 263	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.7	195 of 264	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.2	207 of 269	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	37.7	162 of 267	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	24.5	225 of 268	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	23.8	222 of 271	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.0	231 of 266	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	19.0	230 of 266	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	9.4	240 of 262	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	10.1	241 of 261	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	14.3	226 of 256	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	13.5	229 of 258	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	10.2	212 of 232	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading26%-10 vs state

Biology25%-13 vs state

English Language Arts23%-11 vs state

Algebra17%-14 vs state

Geometry15%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)			ATLAS Reading (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arkansas High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1500 Jefferson	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-7641	1,092	127	8.6	100.0%	337 (30.9%)	622 (57.0%)	72 (6.6%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (4.3%)	33.1	212^th of 291 public high schools	27.1%		42.9	174^th of 305 public high schools	43.0%	38	22.6	24.0	23.3	24.0	27.5	25.8	16.9	16.6	48.9	7.3	14.7	71.4	16.4	24.7	$15,794	$2,621	$13,174
Premier High School Of Texarkana	Public, Charter	9-12	3400 Rogers Ave Ste 126	Little Rock	72202	Miller County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 571-6246	67	10	6.7	38.8%	31 (46.3%)	31 (46.3%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)	8.4	280^th of 291 public high schools	3.8%		17.7	270^th of 305 public high schools	11.5%	10	10.0	0.0	4.0	20.0	6.7	12.0
Genoa Central High School	Public	10-12	12472 St Hwy 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-7521	258	43	6.0	20.9%	243 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	87.9	15^th of 291 public high schools	94.8%		88.7	17^th of 305 public high schools	94.4%	2		50.1	50.1		47.6	47.6				39.6	39.6		47.1	47.1	$12,097	$704	$11,393
Fouke High School	Public	9-12	370 East Red Cut Road	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-4551	349	61	5.7	54.7%	332 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	59.2	91^st of 291 public high schools	68.7%		63.5	91^st of 305 public high schools	70.2%		28.6	47.1	36.7	29.0	42.9	34.9	17.5	17.2	62.9	6.3	26.0	95.5	38.4	52.4	$13,620	$270	$13,350
Ashdown High School	Public	9-12	171 Locust St.	Ashdown	71822	Little River County	Ashdown School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 898-3562	382	54	7.0	68.3%	240 (62.8%)	93 (24.3%)	23 (6.0%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	23.8	240^th of 291 public high schools	17.5%		31	228^th of 305 public high schools	25.2%	12	22.6	13.0	17.6	25.1	11.8	18.1	12.6	12.6		4.8	4.6				$13,464	$444	$13,020

Frequently Asked Questions about Arkansas High School

Is Arkansas High School a good school?

Arkansas High School ranks 212^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Arkansas High School?

Students at Arkansas High School are 57% African American, 31% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Arkansas High School in?

Texarkana School District

What schools feed into Arkansas High School?

Arkansas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Elementary : Fairview Elementary School
Elementary : Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School

How many students attend Arkansas High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,092 students attended Arkansas High School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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