Summary:
The Heber Springs School District is served by a single high school, Heber Springs High School, which enrolls 483 students in grades 9 through 12 and is located in a small Arkansas community.
Heber Springs High School stands out for its exceptional performance in science, with 66.5% of students proficient in Biology—nearly 24 percentage points above the state average of 42.7%. This academic strength contributes to its strong state ranking in the 87th percentile (33rd out of 251 schools) for the 2024-2025 school year, earning a 4-star rating. The school also offers a highly personalized learning environment with a low student-teacher ratio of 8.1 to 1. However, the school shows a notable contrast between subjects: while Biology scores are outstanding, Algebra proficiency (31.6%) falls 5.3 points below the state average. Additionally, 9th graders dramatically outperform 10th graders in several subjects, such as 95.5% proficiency in Biology versus 60.2% for 10th graders, and 68.0% in Geometry versus 19.7% for 10th graders, suggesting either an exceptionally strong 9th-grade cohort or that advanced students take these tests earlier.
Despite its high ranking, the school's graduation rate of 88.0% is 2.1 percentage points below the state average of 90.1%, indicating that while many students excel academically, a significant portion may struggle to complete degree requirements. The school's state ranking also shows some volatility, dropping from the 88th percentile to the 78th percentile in the most recent year. With 43.89% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch and a spending per student of $12,051, Heber Springs High School provides a solid educational foundation with clear strengths in science, though families should be aware of the disparities in math performance and the graduation rate gap.
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