Summary:
In zip code 72121, there is one high school, Pangburn High School, serving grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Pangburn, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 326 students.
Pangburn High School is part of the Pangburn School District, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks 74th out of 251 districts in Arkansas. The school itself has a 3-star rating and ranks 103rd out of 293 high schools in the state, though this ranking dropped significantly from 50th the previous year. A standout strength is Biology, where 48.9% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 42.7%, and 10th-grade Biology scores are particularly impressive at 50% proficiency versus 35.1% statewide. However, the school struggles with Algebra, where only 29% of students are proficient versus 36.9% statewide, and 9th-grade Algebra proficiency is just 18.2%. The school boasts an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1, which is far below the national average and suggests a highly personalized learning environment.
Key metrics include a graduation rate of 94.8%, which exceeds the state average of 90.1%, and a very low dropout rate of 0.3%. The free/reduced lunch rate is 56.44%, indicating a majority of students come from low-income households, and spending per student is $13,093. While the school excels in keeping students enrolled and graduating, its inconsistent test scores—particularly the sharp decline in state ranking and weak Algebra performance—suggest that the small class sizes could be better leveraged to improve college-preparatory math outcomes. The school's strong Biology and Science scores show potential, but the volatility in ranking and math proficiency remains a concern for parents evaluating academic consistency.
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