Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

Public 7-12

 7900 Hwy 70 W
       Palestine, AR  72372


(870) 581-2425

District: Palestine-Wheatley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 295 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,472 Help


Feeder schools for Palestine-Wheatley Senior High:

Elementary:    Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.6 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
African American:
11.2%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Palestine-Wheatley Senior High ranks better than 61.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Palestine-Wheatley Senior High ranks better than 51.2% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), African American (11.2%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palestine-Wheatley Senior High is 5.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palestine-Wheatley Senior High is $8,472.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palestine-Wheatley Senior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Palestine-Wheatley Senior High 128th of 330 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Palestine-Wheatley Senior High in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Palestine-Wheatley Senior High 144th of 295 Arkansas public high schools. (See Palestine-Wheatley Senior High in the ranking list.)

Palestine-Wheatley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palestine-Wheatley School District 123rd of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 23.26 224th 275 18.5%
2016 41.66 199th 312 36.2%
2017 52.70 147th 315 53.3%
2018 23.31 261st 318 17.9%
2019 35.21 230th 319 27.9%
2021 59.77 129th 330 60.9%
2022 47.41 173rd 318 45.6%
2023 60.75 130th 330 60.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.67 192nd 232 17.2%
2007 12.92 233rd 258 9.7%
2008 5.34 243rd 256 5.1%
2009 16.43 231st 261 11.5%
2010 34.70 196th 262 25.2%
2011 39.19 181st 266 32.0%
2012 39.49 169th 266 36.5%
2013 48.35 141st 271 48.0%
2014 61.43 77th 268 71.3%
2015 20.89 241st 267 9.7%
2016 26.58 222nd 269 17.5%
2017 47.83 145th 264 45.1%
2018 40.99 172nd 263 34.6%
2019 40.05 183rd 282 35.1%
2021 48.79 144th 290 50.3%
2022 42.06 173rd 282 38.7%
2023 50.82 144th 295 51.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 147 75 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1989 156 72 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 228
1990 198 124 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1991 118 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 102 94 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 99 101 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 97 113 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1995 80 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1996 80 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1997 85 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1998 112 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1999 96 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2000 111 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 94 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 97 69 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2003 97 69 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2004 86 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2005 82 65 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2006 99 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 99 75 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2008 116 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2009 120 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2010 134 65 0 0 0 1 0 0 200
2011 136 61 0 1 0 1 1 0 200
2012 157 52 0 2 0 0 1 0 212
2013 151 55 2 2 0 0 2 0 212
2014 164 49 0 4 0 0 3 0 220
2015 301 67 3 13 0 0 2 0 386
2016 308 70 1 11 0 0 1 0 391
2017 317 60 1 7 0 0 0 0 385
2018 317 59 1 8 0 0 0 0 385
2019 328 45 1 6 1 0 0 0 381
2020 322 41 0 8 0 0 0 0 371
2021 302 38 0 7 0 0 1 0 348
2022 298 33 1 7 0 0 1 0 340
2023 299 39 3 7 0 0 1 0 349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 14.5 15.3 n/a
1989 228 16.0 14.2 n/a
1990 323 22.0 14.6 25.7
1991 212 14.3 14.8 22.2
1992 197 13.0 15.1 24.4
1993 202 11.4 17.7 32.2
1994 212 13.7 15.5 33
1995 158 10.6 14.9 39.2
1996 158 10.6 14.9 39.2
1997 165 9.7 17.0 47.9
1998 175 9.7 18.0 41.7
1999 184 6.7 27.5 40.8
2000 197 18.0 10.9 41.1
2001 176 19.0 9.3 44.9
2002 166 20.0 8.3 54.2
2003 166 20.0 8.3 54.2
2004 150 16.0 9.4 62
2005 147 14.0 10.5 66.7
2006 181 17.0 10.6 76.2
2007 175 16.0 10.9 86.3
2008 193 17.0 11.4 81.3
2009 193 17.0 11.4 80.8
2010 200 19.5 11.1 85.5
2011 200 17.2 11.5 98.5
2012 212 17.6 12.0 98.6
2013 212 17.4 12.1 98.6
2014 220 18.1 12.1 98.6
2015 386 24.0 16.0 99.2
2016 391 26.0 15.0 99.2
2017 385 26.8 14.3 99.2
2018 385 31.6 12.1 43.9
2019 381 38.5 9.8 100
2020 371 39.5 9.3 100
2021 348 50.4 6.8 100
2022 340 65.6 5.1 100
2023 349 61.3 5.6 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 14.5 15.3 n/a
1989 228 16.0 14.2 n/a
1990 323 22.0 14.6 25.7
1991 212 14.3 14.8 22.2
1992 197 13.0 15.1 24.4
1993 202 11.4 17.7 32.2
1994 212 13.7 15.5 33
1995 158 10.6 14.9 39.2
1996 158 10.6 14.9 39.2
1997 165 9.7 17.0 47.9
1998 175 9.7 18.0 41.7
1999 184 6.7 27.5 40.8
2000 197 18.0 10.9 41.1
2001 176 19.0 9.3 44.9
2002 166 20.0 8.3 54.2
2003 166 20.0 8.3 54.2
2004 150 16.0 9.4 62
2005 147 14.0 10.5 66.7
2006 181 17.0 10.6 76.2
2007 175 16.0 10.9 86.3
2008 193 17.0 11.4 81.3
2009 193 17.0 11.4 80.8
2010 200 19.5 11.1 85.5
2011 200 17.2 11.5 98.5
2012 212 17.6 12.0 98.6
2013 212 17.4 12.1 98.6
2014 220 18.1 12.1 98.6
2015 386 24.0 16.0 99.2
2016 391 26.0 15.0 99.2
2017 385 26.8 14.3 99.2
2018 385 31.6 12.1 43.9
2019 381 38.5 9.8 100
2020 371 39.5 9.3 100
2021 348 50.4 6.8 100
2022 340 65.6 5.1 100
2023 349 61.3 5.6 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $454 (5.4%) $8,018 (94.6%) $8,472

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 230th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 330 Middle schools
 32.7%
Ranks 183rd of 282 High schoolsRanks 144th of 295 High schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)76.282.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley School District)76.282.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)33.321.7
 11.6%
   7th Grade Math (Palestine-Wheatley School District)33.321.7
 11.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)41.237.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley School District)41.237.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)42.946.3
 3.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley School District)42.946.3
 3.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)67.975
 7.1%
   8th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley School District)67.975
 7.1%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)25.925
 0.9%
   8th Grade Math (Palestine-Wheatley School District)25.925
 0.9%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)22.341.1
 18.8%
   8th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley School District)22.341.1
 18.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)39.662.5
 22.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley School District)39.662.5
 22.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)65.763.6
 2.1%
   9th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley School District)65.763.6
 2.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)35.95.5
 30.4%
   9th Grade Math (Palestine-Wheatley School District)35.95.5
 30.4%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)2521.9
 3.1%
   9th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley School District)2521.9
 3.1%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)28.245.5
 17.3%
   9th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley School District)28.245.5
 17.3%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)62.756.7
 6%
   10th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley School District)62.756.7
 6%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)18.714.9
 3.8%
   10th Grade Math (Palestine-Wheatley School District)18.714.9
 3.8%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)22.428.3
 5.9%
   10th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley School District)22.428.3
 5.9%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)19.735.9
 16.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley School District)19.735.9
 16.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)3.93.1
 0.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Palestine-Wheatley School District)3.93.1
 0.8%
11th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)5137.5
 13.5%
   11th Grade English (Palestine-Wheatley School District)5137.5
 13.5%
11th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)23.59.4
 14.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Palestine-Wheatley School District)23.59.4
 14.1%
11th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley Senior High)11.86.3
 5.5%
   11th Grade Science (Palestine-Wheatley School District)11.86.3
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students381349
 8.4%
African American4539
 13.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White328299
 8.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.1%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Palestine-Wheatley Senior High

Palestine-Wheatley Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School

Students at Palestine-Wheatley Senior High are 86% White, 11% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Palestine-Wheatley Senior High.

Palestine-Wheatley Senior High ranks 144th of 295 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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