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Hope High School

Public Grades 9-12

261^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 10% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Hope High School is a public high school in Hope, Arkansas, serving 606 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hope School District, which is ranked 218 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Hope High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arkansas high schools, with a ranking between 251-263 out of 282-305 schools.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 18% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 3.2% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 34.7% and 30.9%, respectively. This underperformance is likely influenced by the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate. Despite higher-than-average spending per student and a favorable student-teacher ratio, Hope High School has not shown substantial improvement in student outcomes over the years.

The challenges faced by Hope High School appear to be reflective of broader educational struggles in the region, as nearby schools such as Nevada High School, Prescott High School, and Blevins High School also struggle with low academic performance. Addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by the student population at Hope High School may be crucial for improving outcomes in the future.

611

Students ?

6.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,752

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 South Main
Hope, AR 71801

(870) 777-3451

District: Hope School District

Feeder schools for Hope High School:

Elementary:	Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
Middle:	Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School
	Yerger Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.8%

Hispanic:

34.7%

White:

22.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 1st percentile in 2015 → 10th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (14% vs 34% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Algebra scores 28 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school14%

District avg20%

Arkansas avg34%

261^st of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 10%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 1% (2015) to bottom 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

218^th of 250Hope 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
2025	17.2	261 of 291	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.4	263 of 305	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.6	256 of 295	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.0	254 of 282	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.2	251 of 290	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.5	262 of 282	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.5	252 of 263	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	4.3	259 of 264	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	5.7	255 of 269	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	9.5	263 of 267	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	21.1	232 of 268	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	14.0	246 of 271	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	17.1	234 of 266	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	10.1	248 of 266	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	18.4	229 of 262	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	19.3	227 of 261	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	8.5	236 of 256	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	6.4	244 of 258	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	8.5	218 of 232	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading19%-16 vs state

English Language Arts18%-17 vs state

Biology13%-25 vs state

Geometry5%-16 vs state

Algebra3%-28 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 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hope High School	Public	9-12	1700 South Main	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Hope School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 777-3451	611	93	6.5	100.0%	140 (22.9%)	243 (39.8%)	212 (34.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	17.2	261^st of 291 public high schools	10.3%		20.4	263^rd of 305 public high schools	13.8%	2			15.3	20.7	18.0			17.3	20.7	19.0					3.3	3.2	19.2	1.9	5.2				13.4	13.1	$14,752	$2,295	$12,457
Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center	Public	9-12	2500 South Main	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 777-5722	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Spring Hill High School	Public	7-12	633 Hwy 355 West	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Spring Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 722-7430	273	45	6.0	49.8%	245 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	66.3	67^th of 291 public high schools	77.0%		68	72^nd of 305 public high schools	76.4%	5	35.1	35.9	28.2	28.6	32.0	42.1	38.5	32.6	33.3	37.0	45.6	41.1	43.7		39.5	39.5		31.7	34.9	61.4	61.6	61.5	47.7	47.7	$11,770	$438	$11,331
Prescott High School	Public	9-12	736 Martin St.	Prescott	71857	Nevada County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 887-3123	296	48	6.2	100.0%	146 (49.3%)	125 (42.2%)	22 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.7	254^th of 291 public high schools	12.7%		26.8	242^nd of 305 public high schools	20.7%	12			9.3	16.4	12.5			12.0	19.7	15.4					10.6	10.4		6.6	6.2				25.0	23.4	$13,545	$584	$12,961
Blevins High School	Public	7-12	5954 Hwy 29 N	Blevins	71825	Hempstead County	Blevins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 874-2281	183	41	4.4	83.6%	114 (62.3%)	36 (19.7%)	19 (10.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	14.8	266^th of 291 public high schools	8.6%		36.5	201^st of 305 public high schools	34.1%	65	0.0	10.0	12.0	17.9	9.8	0.0	10.0	16.0	21.5	11.5	0.0	15.0	6.0	10.0	4.0	5.8		0.0	0.0	0.0	16.7	8.3	6.3	6.3	$15,705	$2,413	$13,293
Nevada High School	Public	7-12	6580 Us Hwy 278	Rosston	71858	Nevada County	Nevada School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 871-2478	200	29	6.9	100.0%	121 (60.5%)	59 (29.5%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.0%)	23.6	241^st of 291 public high schools	17.2%		15.7	277^th of 305 public high schools	9.2%	36	18.7	13.7	28.2	11.1	18.4	21.9	13.7	30.8	16.7	21.3	31.3	4.3	20.0		3.4	2.9	10.0	0.0	2.4	21.9	13.8	18.1	14.3	16.7	$13,194	$524	$12,670

Frequently Asked Questions about Hope High School

What district is Hope High School in?

Hope School District

What schools feed into Hope High School?

Hope High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
Middle : Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School
Middle : Yerger Junior High School

How many students attend Hope High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 611 students attended Hope High School.

Is Hope High School a good school?

Hope High School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Arkansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hope High School?

Students at Hope High School are 40% African American, 35% Hispanic, 23% White, 1% Two or more races.

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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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