Arkadelphia High School

Arkadelphia High School is a mid-sized public school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, serving 534 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Arkadelphia School District.

Arkadelphia High School offers a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, which is lower than the state average and suggests potential for individualized attention. However, the school's academic performance presents a mixed picture. A notable strength is Biology, where 45% of students are proficient, exceeding the state average of 42.7%. In contrast, Algebra proficiency is a critical weakness, with only 20.3% of students meeting standards—well below the state average of 36.9%. English Language Arts and Reading scores are roughly on par with state averages. Compared to nearby schools, Arkadelphia has the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (47.4%) among its peers, including Gurdon High School (76.6%), Bismarck High School (62.5%), and Ouachita High School (52.7%). Despite this relative advantage, Arkadelphia's overall state ranking (55th percentile) trails both Bismarck (70th percentile) and Ouachita (79th percentile).

A significant concern is the school's graduation rate, which has experienced a sharp decline from 92.1% in 2022-2023 to 79.8% in 2024-2025—now well below the state average of 90.1% and the lowest among comparable schools. This volatility, along with a dropout rate that spiked to 3.4% in 2023-2024, suggests potential challenges in student retention and support. While the school's low student-to-teacher ratio is a valuable resource, it has not yet translated into strong academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency rates in Algebra and Geometry (both around 20%) lag significantly behind state averages. The school spends $12,844 per student, placing it in a middle range compared to nearby districts.