Summary:
Prairie Grove, Arkansas is served by a single high school, Prairie Grove High School, which enrolls 620 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the highly-rated Prairie Grove School District, ranked 28th out of 251 districts in the state.
Prairie Grove High School consistently earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 15% of Arkansas high schools, with a current state ranking of 41st out of 293 schools (86th percentile). The school stands out for its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, which is nearly half the national average and supports a personalized learning environment. Academically, the school outperforms state averages in English Language Arts (47.2% proficient vs. 39.4% state), Reading (50.5% vs. 40.4%), Geometry (34.9% vs. 26.4%), and Biology (47.7% vs. 42.7%). The graduation rate is strong at 92.9%, and the dropout rate is low at 1.2%. A notable strength is the performance of 9th graders, who achieved a 76.2% proficiency rate in Biology and a 63.7% proficiency rate in Geometry, suggesting a strong foundational program for incoming students.
One of the most interesting findings is a dramatic 165% improvement in Algebra proficiency, jumping from just 13% in the 2024-2025 school year to 34.5% in 2025-2026, though it still slightly trails the state average. The data also reveals a "9th grade bump," where proficiency rates drop sharply between 9th and 10th grade in Geometry and Biology, likely because the most advanced students take these courses early. This suggests an opportunity to provide additional support for 10th graders in these subjects. Overall, Prairie Grove High School demonstrates strong academic performance, effective leadership that quickly corrects performance dips, and a supportive district environment, making it a standout option in the region.
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