Watson Chapel High School

Public 10-12

 4000 Camden Rd
       Pine Bluff, AR  71603


(870) 879-3230

District: Watson Chapel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 295 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,727 Help


Feeder schools for Watson Chapel High School:

Elementary:    Edgewood Elementary School
    L. L. Owen Elementary School
Middle:    Coleman Elementary School
    Watson Chapel Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  497

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.7%
White:
7.2%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Watson Chapel High School ranks worse than 93.2% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.7%), White (7.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watson Chapel High School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watson Chapel High School is $10,727.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Watson Chapel High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Watson Chapel High School 275th of 295 Arkansas public high schools. (See Watson Chapel High School in the ranking list.)

Watson Chapel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Watson Chapel School District 232nd of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watson Chapel High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.97 188th 232 19.0%
2007 28.99 192nd 258 25.6%
2008 16.82 225th 256 12.1%
2009 24.59 219th 261 16.1%
2010 13.29 236th 262 9.9%
2011 16.55 235th 266 11.7%
2012 15.62 239th 266 10.2%
2013 9.74 255th 271 5.9%
2014 9.72 252nd 268 6.0%
2015 25.11 223rd 267 16.5%
2016 13.44 250th 269 7.1%
2017 20.27 230th 264 12.9%
2018 13.02 239th 263 9.1%
2019 10.40 265th 282 6.0%
2021 11.71 264th 290 9.0%
2022 9.89 265th 282 6.0%
2023 9.02 274th 295 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Watson Chapel High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, July 26, 2019

Open Quote I graduated from this school in 2001. To me it was the best High School EVER Close Quote



Enrollment information for Watson Chapel High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 469 342 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1989 462 328 3 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 794
1990 444 340 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1991 410 318 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 396 314 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 718
1993 374 298 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1994 387 316 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1995 401 346 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 754
1996 401 346 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 754
1997 406 362 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 775
1998 365 378 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1999 359 397 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2000 358 390 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2001 347 430 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2002 312 424 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2003 312 424 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2004 311 419 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 307 461 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2006 323 497 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2007 301 480 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2008 261 472 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2009 246 500 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2010 232 494 4 5 0 0 0 0 735
2011 238 472 4 9 0 0 0 0 723
2012 229 479 4 8 0 0 0 0 720
2013 199 526 3 6 0 0 2 0 736
2014 163 540 3 6 0 0 1 0 713
2015 146 497 5 10 0 0 2 0 660
2016 139 482 5 17 0 0 3 0 646
2017 144 482 5 15 0 0 1 0 647
2018 127 504 3 17 0 0 1 0 652
2019 106 479 6 12 0 0 1 0 604
2020 76 440 5 14 0 0 1 0 536
2021 65 453 9 9 0 0 3 0 539
2022 47 421 7 8 0 0 5 0 488
2023 36 441 6 9 0 0 5 0 497

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Watson Chapel High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 815 48.9 16.6 n/a
1989 794 52.0 15.2 n/a
1990 789 49.0 16.1 17.1
1991 735 45.7 16.0 17.6
1992 718 45.6 15.7 18.7
1993 677 42.9 15.8 22
1994 706 42.8 16.5 19.1
1995 754 42.5 17.7 19.4
1996 754 42.5 17.7 19.4
1997 775 42.7 18.1 19.1
1998 747 42.7 17.5 26.2
1999 760 27.9 27.2 55.9
2000 751 46.0 16.3 29.7
2001 778 49.0 15.9 31.4
2002 737 45.0 16.4 32
2003 737 45.0 16.4 32
2004 730 45.0 16.2 36
2005 768 45.0 17.1 36.2
2006 820 49.0 16.7 43
2007 782 47.0 16.6 59
2008 735 50.0 14.7 44.2
2009 752 51.0 14.7 48.9
2010 735 53.8 13.8 47.3
2011 723 51.5 14.0 54.5
2012 720 51.9 13.8 59.4
2013 736 51.9 14.1 65.5
2014 713 48.6 14.6 63.5
2015 660 44.0 15.0 65
2016 646 46.0 14.0 65.9
2017 647 50.3 12.8 17.2
2018 652 49.1 13.2 19.2
2019 604 43.2 13.9 64.9
2020 536 44.6 12.0 99.8
2021 539 38.7 13.8 100
2022 488 36.3 13.4 100
2023 497 43.0 11.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Watson Chapel High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 815 48.9 16.6 n/a
1989 794 52.0 15.2 n/a
1990 789 49.0 16.1 17.1
1991 735 45.7 16.0 17.6
1992 718 45.6 15.7 18.7
1993 677 42.9 15.8 22
1994 706 42.8 16.5 19.1
1995 754 42.5 17.7 19.4
1996 754 42.5 17.7 19.4
1997 775 42.7 18.1 19.1
1998 747 42.7 17.5 26.2
1999 760 27.9 27.2 55.9
2000 751 46.0 16.3 29.7
2001 778 49.0 15.9 31.4
2002 737 45.0 16.4 32
2003 737 45.0 16.4 32
2004 730 45.0 16.2 36
2005 768 45.0 17.1 36.2
2006 820 49.0 16.7 43
2007 782 47.0 16.6 59
2008 735 50.0 14.7 44.2
2009 752 51.0 14.7 48.9
2010 735 53.8 13.8 47.3
2011 723 51.5 14.0 54.5
2012 720 51.9 13.8 59.4
2013 736 51.9 14.1 65.5
2014 713 48.6 14.6 63.5
2015 660 44.0 15.0 65
2016 646 46.0 14.0 65.9
2017 647 50.3 12.8 17.2
2018 652 49.1 13.2 19.2
2019 604 43.2 13.9 64.9
2020 536 44.6 12.0 99.8
2021 539 38.7 13.8 100
2022 488 36.3 13.4 100
2023 497 43.0 11.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Watson Chapel High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,004 (9.4%) $9,723 (90.6%) $10,727

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Watson Chapel High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 265th of 282 High schoolsRanks 274th of 295 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English (Watson Chapel High School)35.929.3
 6.6%
   10th Grade English (Watson Chapel School District)35.929.3
 6.6%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Watson Chapel High School)9.32.8
 6.5%
   10th Grade Math (Watson Chapel School District)9.32.8
 6.5%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Watson Chapel High School)10.810.4
 0.4%
   10th Grade Science (Watson Chapel School District)10.810.4
 0.4%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Watson Chapel High School)10.313.8
 3.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Watson Chapel School District)10.313.8
 3.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Watson Chapel High School)5.51.9
 3.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Watson Chapel School District)5.51.9
 3.6%
11th Grade English (Watson Chapel High School)27.118.8
 8.3%
   11th Grade English (Watson Chapel School District)27.118.8
 8.3%
11th Grade Reading (Watson Chapel High School)8.311
 2.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Watson Chapel School District)8.311
 2.7%
11th Grade Science (Watson Chapel High School)6.65.2
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (Watson Chapel School District)6.65.2
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students604497
 17.7%
African American479441
 7.9%
American Indian00
Asian66
Hispanic129
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White10636
 66%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%100%
 35.1%


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Students at Watson Chapel High School are 89% African American, 7% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 497 students attended Watson Chapel High School.

Watson Chapel High School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Arkansas high schools.


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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 State Board of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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