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Alma High School

Public Grades 9-12

25^th

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of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 91% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Alma High School is a public high school in Alma, AR, serving 981 students in grades 9-12 and part of the highly-rated Alma School District, which ranks in the top 12% of districts statewide. Over the past decade, Alma High School has shown remarkable and consistent academic improvement, climbing from the 66th percentile in 2018-2019 to the 91st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 5-star rating. This steady upward trend sets it apart from nearby schools like Cedarville High School and Lavaca High School, whose rankings have fluctuated more dramatically year-to-year.

One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional math performance. In the 2025-2026 school year, Alma's Algebra proficiency rate (40.1%) was more than double that of Lavaca (14.8%), Mountainburg High School (9.1%), and Mulberry High School (7.9%). Its Geometry proficiency (40.2%) also led the area, far exceeding Cedarville (30.9%). Additionally, Alma boasts the lowest dropout rate in the region at just 0.1%, a stark contrast to Premier High School Of Fort Smith (37.3%) and Northside High School (3.9%). The school also achieves a high graduation rate (94.5%) while serving a student population where about 42% are eligible for free or reduced lunch, a lower rate than many neighboring districts.

An interesting finding is the "Geometry Anomaly": 91.7% of Alma's 9th graders taking Geometry were proficient, compared to just 28.5% of 10th graders, suggesting a strong advanced math track that accelerates top students. The school also demonstrates efficient spending, using $12,932 per student—less than Cedarville ($16,413) and Mulberry ($17,088)—while achieving better outcomes. While the nearby Institute For The Creative Arts School is a specialized 5-star school, its low math scores make it a poor comparison for a comprehensive high school like Alma. Overall, Alma High School offers a stable, high-performing environment with a clear focus on academic growth and student success.

981

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,932

Per pupil spending ?

41.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 East Main
Alma, AR 72921

(479) 632-2162

District: Alma School District

Feeder schools for Alma High School:

Elementary:	Alma Intermediate School
	Alma Primary School
Middle:	Alma Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

6.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (46% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Arkansas high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg39%

25^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 251Alma School District 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	25 of 293	91.5%	★★★★★
2025	75.8	41 of 291	85.9%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	46 of 305	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.5	41 of 295	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	72.8	49 of 282	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.8	79 of 290	72.8%	★★★★☆
2019	60.4	96 of 282	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.9	45 of 263	82.9%	★★★★☆
2017	69.8	56 of 264	78.8%	★★★★☆
2016	66.9	75 of 269	72.1%	★★★★☆
2015	58.4	72 of 267	73.0%	★★★★☆
2014	49.2	140 of 268	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.3	89 of 271	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.6	77 of 266	71.1%	★★★★☆
2011	62.3	71 of 266	73.3%	★★★★☆
2010	64.1	63 of 262	76.0%	★★★★☆
2009	59.7	77 of 261	70.5%	★★★★☆
2008	55.6	86 of 256	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	47.6	120 of 258	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.5	57 of 232	75.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology50%+8 vs state

Reading48%+7 vs state

English Language Arts47%+7 vs state

Geometry40%+14 vs state

Algebra40%+3 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 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alma High School	Public	9-12	101 East Main	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 632-2162	981	120	8.1	41.9%	799 (81.4%)	15 (1.5%)	65 (6.6%)	11 (1.1%)	30 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.2%)	80.7	25^th of 293 public high schools	91.5%		75.8	41^st of 291 public high schools	85.9%	16	46.7	46.9	46.7	47.9	47.3	47.6		40.1	40.1	91.7	28.5	40.2			50.6		50.2	$12,932	$738	$12,194
Van Buren High School	Public	10-12	2001 Pointer Trail	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-6821	1,232	115	10.7	57.9%	750 (60.9%)	31 (2.5%)	307 (24.9%)	34 (2.8%)	19 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (7.1%)	62.6	92^nd of 293 public high schools	68.6%		66.4	66^th of 291 public high schools	77.3%	26		44.6	44.6		43.7	43.7					14.2	14.4			38.4		38.2	$12,386	$536	$11,850
Mulberry High School	Public	9-12	203 W. Fifth St.	Mulberry	72947	Crawford County	Mulberry Pleasant View Bi County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 997-1363	130	23	5.7	100.0%	121 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	16.2	261^st of 293 public high schools	10.9%		33.4	211^th of 291 public high schools	27.5%	50	17.5	17.5	17.5	22.5	22.5	22.5		8.1	7.9		2.6	2.6			27.5		28.5	$17,088	$1,669	$15,420
Lavaca High School	Public	9-12	311 Holly St	Lavaca	72941	Sebastian County	Lavaca School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 377-1237	245	70	3.5	42.9%	195 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.6%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.2%)	52.8	136^th of 293 public high schools	53.6%		64.3	73^rd of 291 public high schools	74.9%	63	42.5	41.8	42.1	42.5	32.7	36.9		12.0	14.8	33.4	7.9	15.1			46.2		45.3	$12,587	$414	$12,172
Western Arkansas Technical Center	Public	9-12	5210 Grand Ave	Fort Smith	72913	Sebastian County	Westark Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(479) 788-7720	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cedarville High School	Public	9-12	9500 Pirates Point	Cedarville	72932	Crawford County	Cedarville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-7021	250	25	10.1	98.8%	203 (81.2%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.0%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.4%)	72.2	47^th of 293 public high schools	84.0%		63.9	76^th of 291 public high schools	73.9%	29	37.8	36.9	37.4	42.2	45.6	44.0		38.4	38.4		27.7	30.9			62.0		62.0	$16,413	$1,538	$14,875
Mountainburg High School	Public, Charter	9-12	129 Highway 71 SW	Mountainburg	72946	Crawford County	Mountainburg School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 369-2146	185	22	8.4	97.3%	166 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	48	163^rd of 293 public high schools	44.4%					(n/a)	42.3	32.0	37.3	44.2	38.0	41.2		9.5	9.1	12.9	2.8	7.4			44.7		51.8
Fort Smith Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	3205 Jenny Lind Rd	Fort Smith	72903	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(844) 989-3399	106	13	8.4	63.2%	50 (47.2%)	16 (15.1%)	23 (21.7%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.2%)	52	144^th of 293 public high schools	50.9%		33.9	207^th of 291 public high schools	28.9%	63		30.0	16.1		40.0	22.6	8.3						16.6		40.0		36.4
Premier High School Of Fort Smith	Public, Charter	9-12	3400 Rogers Ave Ste 126	Little Rock	72202	Sebastian County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 366-9410	99	31	3.1	40.4%	54 (54.5%)	19 (19.2%)	22 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	18.7	258^th of 293 public high schools	11.9%		18.5	258^th of 291 public high schools	11.3%		19.1	24.0	21.7	23.8	24.0	23.9						0.0					18.2
Northside High School	Public	9-12	2301 N B St	Fort Smith	72901	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 783-1171	2,231	199	11.2	77.4%	404 (18.1%)	316 (14.2%)	1,234 (55.3%)	100 (4.5%)	13 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	160 (7.2%)	39.5	194^th of 293 public high schools	33.8%		36.1	198^th of 291 public high schools	32.0%	4	29.1	31.3	30.2	30.4	31.7	31.0		21.6	22.1	42.7	13.0	20.5		75.0	37.0	14.3	44.5	$11,877	$1,501	$10,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Alma High School

How many students attend Alma High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 981 students attended Alma High School.

Is Alma High School a good school?

Yes. Alma High School ranks in the top 8.5% of Arkansas high schools.

What schools feed into Alma High School?

Alma High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alma Intermediate School
Elementary : Alma Primary School
Middle : Alma Middle School

What district is Alma High School in?

Alma School District

What is the racial makeup of Alma High School?

Students at Alma High School are 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 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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