Emerson High School

Public 7-12

 400 Church St
       Emerson, AR  71740


(870) 547-2862

District: Emerson-Taylor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 295 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,672 Help


Feeder schools for Emerson High School:

Elementary:    Emerson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
African American:
23.1%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emerson High School ranks better than 75.5% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Emerson High School ranks better than 86.8% of high schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Emerson-Taylor School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), African American (23.1%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson High School is 7.6. 1 high schools in the Emerson-Taylor School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson High School is $12,672, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Emerson-Taylor School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Emerson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Emerson High School 81st of 330 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Emerson High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Emerson High School 39th of 295 Arkansas public high schools. (See Emerson High School in the ranking list.)

Emerson-Taylor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson-Taylor School District 26th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerson High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 34.96 177th 223 20.6%
2009 55.89 115th 240 52.1%
2010 74.69 51st 254 79.9%
2011 54.98 136th 264 48.5%
2012 71.55 60th 265 77.4%
2013 73.94 62nd 278 77.7%
2014 80.55 27th 280 90.4%
2015 29.06 206th 275 25.1%
2016 68.09 82nd 312 73.7%
2017 62.16 117th 315 62.9%
2018 61.18 127th 318 60.1%
2019 61.92 120th 319 62.4%
2021 64.94 104th 330 68.5%
2022 55.07 147th 318 53.8%
2023 70.70 83rd 330 74.8%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Emerson High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 41.08 150th 258 41.9%
2008 59.86 67th 256 73.8%
2009 55.59 96th 261 63.2%
2010 43.05 152nd 262 42.0%
2011 66.43 49th 266 81.6%
2012 57.59 107th 266 59.8%
2013 87.69 4th 271 98.5%
2014 65.44 61st 268 77.2%
2015 82.09 9th 267 96.6%
2016 83.87 25th 269 90.7%
2017 79.98 33rd 264 87.5%
2018 57.62 100th 263 62.0%
2019 66.58 69th 282 75.5%
2021 55.64 110th 290 62.1%
2022 64.90 75th 282 73.4%
2023 79.21 39th 295 86.8%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Open Quote Emerson High School is one of the best high schools in Arkansas! This school has the best teachers, the students are well behaved, and the classes are small. The test scores have also been some of the best in the past years. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emerson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 93 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1989 97 79 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 176
1990 98 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1991 84 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1992 88 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1993 102 51 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1994 110 53 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1995 129 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 129 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 140 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 144 58 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 147 71 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2000 133 70 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2001 120 68 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 105 67 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 178
2003 105 67 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 178
2004 98 61 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 164
2005 99 71 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 98 78 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2007 89 62 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2008 95 62 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 98 63 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2010 105 63 1 1 0 0 0 0 170
2011 94 53 2 1 0 0 0 0 150
2012 96 48 2 1 2 0 0 0 149
2013 92 43 3 2 0 0 2 0 142
2014 84 35 3 3 1 0 1 0 127
2015 75 36 3 4 0 0 3 0 121
2016 81 39 2 4 0 0 3 0 129
2017 90 27 1 3 0 0 4 0 125
2018 96 22 1 4 0 0 6 0 129
2019 104 27 0 5 0 0 5 0 141
2020 92 28 0 7 0 0 7 0 134
2021 94 31 0 6 0 0 8 0 139
2022 97 35 1 5 0 0 8 0 146
2023 105 36 1 7 0 0 7 0 156

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 Emerson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 171 13.3 12.8 n/a
1989 176 16.0 11.0 n/a
1990 171 18.0 9.5 26.9
1991 141 11.3 12.4 24.8
1992 144 10.3 13.9 29.2
1993 153 12.0 12.8 28.8
1994 163 11.8 13.8 28.8
1995 189 13.3 14.2 22.8
1996 189 13.3 14.2 22.8
1997 196 12.5 15.7 27
1998 203 12.5 16.2 29.1
1999 219 7.8 28.1 37.9
2000 205 17.0 12.1 33.7
2001 193 20.0 9.7 34.2
2002 178 12.0 14.8 40.4
2003 178 12.0 14.8 40.4
2004 164 14.0 11.7 34.1
2005 175 11.0 15.9 46.9
2006 180 15.0 12.0 52.2
2007 154 20.0 7.7 55.8
2008 160 23.0 7.0 47.5
2009 163 22.0 7.4 48.5
2010 170 19.4 9.4 51.8
2011 150 14.7 10.1 50
2012 149 13.6 10.9 49
2013 142 13.5 10.4 46.5
2014 127 11.9 10.6 44.1
2015 121 12.0 10.0 45.5
2016 129 12.0 10.7 41.9
2017 125 13.7 9.1 25.6
2018 129 13.7 9.4 30.2
2019 141 12.1 11.6 54.6
2020 134 14.6 9.1 51.5
2021 139 18.5 7.4 53.2
2022 146 21.6 6.7 51.4
2023 156 20.4 7.6 49.4

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 Emerson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 171 13.3 12.8 n/a
1989 176 16.0 11.0 n/a
1990 171 18.0 9.5 26.9
1991 141 11.3 12.4 24.8
1992 144 10.3 13.9 29.2
1993 153 12.0 12.8 28.8
1994 163 11.8 13.8 28.8
1995 189 13.3 14.2 22.8
1996 189 13.3 14.2 22.8
1997 196 12.5 15.7 27
1998 203 12.5 16.2 29.1
1999 219 7.8 28.1 37.9
2000 205 17.0 12.1 33.7
2001 193 20.0 9.7 34.2
2002 178 12.0 14.8 40.4
2003 178 12.0 14.8 40.4
2004 164 14.0 11.7 34.1
2005 175 11.0 15.9 46.9
2006 180 15.0 12.0 52.2
2007 154 20.0 7.7 55.8
2008 160 23.0 7.0 47.5
2009 163 22.0 7.4 48.5
2010 170 19.4 9.4 51.8
2011 150 14.7 10.1 50
2012 149 13.6 10.9 49
2013 142 13.5 10.4 46.5
2014 127 11.9 10.6 44.1
2015 121 12.0 10.0 45.5
2016 129 12.0 10.7 41.9
2017 125 13.7 9.1 25.6
2018 129 13.7 9.4 30.2
2019 141 12.1 11.6 54.6
2020 134 14.6 9.1 51.5
2021 139 18.5 7.4 53.2
2022 146 21.6 6.7 51.4
2023 156 20.4 7.6 49.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,037 (8.2%) $11,635 (91.8%) $12,672

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 330 Middle schools
 12.5%
Ranks 69th of 282 High schoolsRanks 39th of 295 High schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Emerson High School)72.792.6
 19.9%
   7th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor School District)79.286.4
 7.2%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Emerson High School)45.448.1
 2.7%
   7th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor School District)48.553.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Emerson High School)45.544.4
 1.1%
   7th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor School District)47.551.2
 3.7%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Emerson High School)39.429.6
 9.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor School District)37.642.1
 4.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Emerson High School)8586.6
 1.6%
   8th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor School District)87.581.2
 6.3%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Emerson High School)6533.4
 31.6%
   8th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor School District)63.938.6
 25.3%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Emerson High School)5546.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor School District)59.852.4
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Emerson High School)5553.4
 1.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor School District)5762.4
 5.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Emerson High School)6565.4
 0.4%
   9th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor School District)68.473.2
 4.8%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Emerson High School)3034.6
 4.6%
   9th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor School District)39.735.4
 4.3%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Emerson High School)3050
 20%
   9th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor School District)41.151.2
 10.1%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Emerson High School)3053.8
 23.8%
   9th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor School District)41.157.3
 16.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Emerson High School)83.465.4
 18%
   10th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor School District)70.267
 3.2%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Emerson High School)61.115.3
 45.8%
   10th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor School District)42.916.5
 26.4%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Emerson High School)61.142.3
 18.8%
   10th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor School District)48.142.2
 5.9%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Emerson High School)5046.2
 3.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor School District)44.247.4
 3.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Emerson High School)7.131.3
 24.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Emerson-Taylor School District)1423.7
 9.7%
11th Grade English (Emerson High School)5062.5
 12.5%
   11th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor School District)50.957.6
 6.7%
11th Grade Reading (Emerson High School)28.656.3
 27.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor School District)36.839
 2.2%
11th Grade Science (Emerson High School)28.631.3
 2.7%
   11th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor School District)26.327.1
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students141156
 10.6%
African American2736
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White104105
 1%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.6%49.4%
 5.3%


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Students at Emerson High School are 67% White, 23% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Emerson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Emerson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Emerson High School.

Emerson High School ranks 39th of 295 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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