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KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School

Public, Charter Grades 7-12

239^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 18% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School is a small public charter school in Blytheville, AR, serving 132 students in grades 7-12 as part of the KIPP Delta Public Schools district. The school serves a high-needs community, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch for the past three years, and has historically ranked in the bottom 10th-20th percentile of Arkansas high schools.

What makes KIPP Blytheville stand out is its remarkable recent academic growth and extremely personalized learning environment. The school has a student-teacher ratio of just 3.4:1—the lowest in the region and far below nearby schools like Manila High School (11.1:1) and Gosnell High School (10.4:1). This small setting appears to be driving dramatic improvements: English Language Arts proficiency jumped from 14.1% to 34.3% in just two years, and Science proficiency soared from 5.5% to 36.9% over the same period. The school now outperforms nearby Blytheville High School in every subject, despite both serving similarly disadvantaged populations. KIPP also has a higher graduation rate (75% vs. 69.3%) and a much lower dropout rate (2.2% vs. 8.1%).

However, challenges remain. The school's graduation rate still lags behind the state average of 90.1%, and math proficiency—particularly Algebra at just 16.7%—is a significant hurdle. On a positive note, 7th graders at KIPP are outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (45% vs. 37.7%) and Reading (45% vs. 39%), suggesting strong foundational instruction in the lower grades. With its high per-student spending ($17,859) and intensive support model, KIPP Blytheville is showing that a small, focused school can make meaningful progress for students facing significant economic challenges.

132

Students ?

3.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,859

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Byrum Rd.
Blytheville, AR 72315

(870) 780-6333

District: KIPP Delta Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.5%

Hispanic:

9.8%

White:

7.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2019 → 18th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2019

✓Small classes — about 3 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (32% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Arkansas average (75% vs 90%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school32%

District avg29%

Arkansas avg42%

Middle school

158^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 31 pts since 2017

From bottom 21% (2017) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

239^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 18%▲ up 7 pts since 2019

From bottom 11% (2019) to bottom 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the KIPP Delta Public Schools

180^th of 251KIPP Delta Public Schools 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	52.0	158 of 327	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	19.9	271 of 324	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.2	314 of 335	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	13.0	303 of 330	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	18.8	279 of 318	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.8	287 of 330	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.6	264 of 319	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	10.9	292 of 318	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	28.2	249 of 315	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	25.7	239 of 293	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	16.7	263 of 291	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.6	273 of 305	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.2	266 of 295	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.0	225 of 282	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.5	180 of 290	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	16.8	250 of 282	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading37%-3 vs state

Science37%-7 vs state

English Language Arts34%-5 vs state

Biology26%-16 vs state

Mathematics24%-20 vs state

Algebra17%-20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)		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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	7-12	1200 Byrum Rd.	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	KIPP Delta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 780-6333	132	38	3.4	100.0%	10 (7.6%)	105 (79.5%)	13 (9.8%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	25.7	239^th of 293 public high schools	18.4%		16.7	263^rd of 291 public high schools	9.6%	24	45.0	44.4	17.7	27.8	34.3	45.0	44.4	29.4	27.8	37.0	25.0	22.2	23.7		13.4	16.7				40.0	33.3	36.9	27.8	26.3	$17,859	$7,073	$10,786
Blytheville High School	Public	9-12	600 N. Tenth Street	Blytheville	72316	Mississippi County	Blytheville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 762-2772	369	35	10.6	100.0%	31 (8.4%)	315 (85.4%)	15 (4.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	9.6	275^th of 293 public high schools	6.1%		11.4	277^th of 291 public high schools	4.8%	2			12.2	13.0	12.6			14.4	15.3	14.8					9.3	9.3		1.3	1.2				18.8	18.5	$22,768	$6,919	$15,849
Gosnell High School	Public	7-12	600 Hwy 181	Gosnell	72315	Mississippi County	Gosnell School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 532-4010	567	54	10.4	73.2%	306 (54.0%)	186 (32.8%)	43 (7.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	36.5	204^th of 293 public high schools	30.4%		38.2	186^th of 291 public high schools	36.1%	18	36.9	40.4	30.6	33.3	35.3	37.0	36.9	31.7	39.5	36.4	36.3	47.0	40.8	88.9	15.5	30.4	38.5	4.1	9.1	43.0	28.5	36.2	27.1	27.1	$11,732	$653	$11,078
Armorel High School	Public	7-12	4555 North State Highway 137	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	Armorel School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 763-7121	204	41	4.9	52.9%	165 (80.9%)	18 (8.8%)	16 (7.8%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55	127^th of 293 public high schools	56.7%		43.7	164^th of 291 public high schools	43.6%	37	41.2	48.4	36.4	43.5	41.6	41.2	54.8	36.4	43.4	43.1	61.7	36.8	52.9	58.3	22.2	32.5	29.4	15.0	19.0	47.1	51.6	49.2	54.6	48.0	$15,958	$619	$15,340
Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center	Public	9-12	Hwy 148 And Nterstate 55	Burdette	72321	Mississippi County	Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 763-1486	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Manila High School	Public	7-12	419 E Olympia Street	Manila	72442	Mississippi County	Manila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 561-4417	476	43	11.1	52.3%	454 (95.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	53.3	134^th of 293 public high schools	54.3%		42.1	172^nd of 291 public high schools	40.9%	38	51.3	39.5	32.6	34.4	39.6	57.7	45.1	35.1	37.4	43.9	61.5	55.8	59.2	100.0	41.5	54.8	91.7	8.9	28.5	53.3	47.9	50.7	39.6	39.6	$11,993	$721	$11,272
Osceola High School	Public	9-12	2800 W Semmes Ave	Osceola	72370	Mississippi County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 563-2192	254	49	5.2	98.8%	13 (5.1%)	223 (87.8%)	7 (2.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	19	256^th of 293 public high schools	12.6%		12.5	273^rd of 291 public high schools	6.2%	17			28.6	19.6	23.6			34.7	26.2	30.0					6.3	5.9	6.3	1.7	2.6				3.4	3.2	$27,946	$3,505	$24,440

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School

Is KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School a good school?

KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School ranks in the bottom 18.4% of Arkansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School?

Students at KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School are 80% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% Asian.

What district is KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School in?

KIPP Delta Public Schools

How many students attend KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 132 students attended KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

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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