Horatio High School

Horatio High School is a public high school located in Horatio, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 328 students. The school is part of the Horatio School District, which is ranked 126 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Horatio High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 63rd out of 267 Arkansas high schools in 2014-2015 to 103rd out of 291 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as ATLAS and ACT Aspire, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in ATLAS English Language Arts ranged from 22.3% to 26.2% at Horatio High School, compared to the state average of 31.1% to 34.2%. Similarly, in mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 24.6% to 33.4%, while the state average was 30.9% to 39.3%. Interestingly, Foreman High School, located about 16 miles from Horatio High School, has a higher statewide ranking and generally better academic performance, with proficiency rates closer to or above the state average in many subjects.

Horatio High School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.2 to 6.4 students per teacher in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average. However, the school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with the school's ranking and proficiency rates fluctuating over the years, suggesting a need for more consistent and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Additionally, Horatio High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.28% to 81.31% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.