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Arkadelphia High School

Q: Is Arkadelphia High School a good school?

Arkadelphia High School ranks 144 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

144^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 51% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Arkadelphia High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, with 574 students enrolled. The school is part of the Arkadelphia School District, which is ranked 150 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arkadelphia High School faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, only 26.3% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.2%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.9% to 55.05% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Arkadelphia High School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.2 to 10.2 over the past few years, suggesting larger class sizes and potentially less individualized attention for students.

In comparison, the nearby Bismarck High School and Ouachita High School generally outperform Arkadelphia High School in terms of test scores, particularly in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. These schools also have lower free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. The challenges faced by Arkadelphia High School suggest the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve student outcomes and address potential equity issues within the school.

534

Students ?

7.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,844

Per pupil spending ?

47.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 High School Road
Arkadelphia, AR 71923

(870) 246-7373

District: Arkadelphia School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.7%

African American:

36.5%

Hispanic:

6.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 58th percentile in 2023 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (28% vs 34% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Arkansas average (80% vs 90%)

!Ranking has slipped from its 58th-percentile peak (2023) to 51st (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg30%

Arkansas avg34%

144^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

150^th of 250Arkadelphia 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	144 of 291	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.5	177 of 305	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.8	123 of 295	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.5	123 of 282	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.9	210 of 290	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.4	123 of 282	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	119 of 263	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.5	133 of 264	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	36.1	192 of 269	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.2	164 of 267	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.3	182 of 268	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.3	187 of 271	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	35.1	190 of 266	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.8	204 of 266	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	38.0	183 of 262	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.2	181 of 261	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.5	129 of 256	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	33.8	182 of 258	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.1	137 of 232	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading33%~ state avg

English Language Arts33%~ state avg

Biology29%-9 vs state

Geometry19%~ state avg

Algebra16%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arkadelphia High School	Public	9-12	401 High School Road	Arkadelphia	71923	Clark County	Arkadelphia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 246-7373	534	71	7.5	47.4%	271 (50.7%)	195 (36.5%)	37 (6.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.9%)	48.5	144^th of 291 public high schools	50.5%		42.5	177^th of 305 public high schools	42.0%	33			39.2	26.3	32.6			39.2	27.9	33.4					16.0	15.7	57.9	5.0	19.1					29.9	28.9	$12,844	$814	$12,030
Ouachita High School	Public	7-12	258 Schoolhouse Road	Donaldson	71941	Hot Spring County	Ouachita School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 384-2323	243	46	5.2	52.7%	226 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	79.1	35^th of 291 public high schools	88.0%		51	138^th of 305 public high schools	54.8%	103	34.1	31.7	47.1	50.0	40.0	43.9	34.2	52.9	55.9	46.0	39.0	28.6	34.8	77.0	36.4	51.4	16.6	11.1	12.5	45.0	35.0	40.0	63.7	47.0	52.1	$10,548	$314	$10,234
Bismarck High School	Public	9-12	11292 Hwy 84	Bismarck	71929	Hot Spring County	Bismarck School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 865-4541	317	71	4.4	62.5%	289 (91.2%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (5.0%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	82.6	22^nd of 291 public high schools	92.4%		71.4	56^th of 305 public high schools	81.6%	34			44.6	53.3	49.0			43.3	52.0	47.6					41.5	40.0	50.0	12.0	21.6				94.7	47.2	58.7	$11,831	$556	$11,275
Gurdon High School	Public	7-12	1 Go-Devil Road	Gurdon	71743	Clark County	Gurdon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 353-5123	252	26	9.7	76.6%	133 (52.8%)	60 (23.8%)	54 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	41.5	176^th of 291 public high schools	39.5%		20.3	265^th of 305 public high schools	13.1%	89	33.4	25.6	20.0	29.7	28.0	33.3	25.5	16.0	29.7	27.4	35.4	19.5	28.5	36.4	16.7	24.1		8.0	6.2	41.7	23.4	32.7		42.8	38.5	$16,666	$2,070	$14,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Arkadelphia High School

Is Arkadelphia High School a good school?

Arkadelphia High School ranks 144^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Arkadelphia High School?

Students at Arkadelphia High School are 51% White, 37% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Arkadelphia High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 534 students attended Arkadelphia High School.

What district is Arkadelphia High School in?

Arkadelphia School District

What schools feed into Arkadelphia High School?

Arkadelphia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Peake Elementary School
Middle : Goza Middle School

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