Summary:
In zip code 71753, there is one high school, Magnolia High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in the city of Magnolia, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 797 students.
Magnolia High School is the sole high school in the Magnolia School District, and its performance directly defines the district's low state ranking. The school faces significant challenges, with 98.62% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school has notable strengths: its graduation rate of 92.4% exceeds the state average of 90.1%, and 9th graders dramatically outperformed the state in Biology, with 87.5% proficient compared to 72.2% statewide. However, a sharp drop-off occurs in 10th grade, where Biology proficiency falls to just 20.2%, suggesting that advanced students take the test early. Math is a critical weakness, with only 12.9% proficient in Algebra and 13.2% in Geometry, both far below state averages. On a positive note, English Language Arts and Reading scores have improved year-over-year, rising from 25.6% to 32.4% and 28% to 32.7% proficient, respectively.
The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1 and the district spends $13,500 per student, yet these resources have not translated into high academic performance, highlighting the profound impact of poverty. The school ranks in the bottom quartile of Arkansas high schools, with a stable percentile around 21st-26th over recent years. For parents, Magnolia High School offers a supportive environment with a strong graduation rate and promising early science instruction, but struggles significantly in math and overall test scores, which are key areas for improvement.
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