Summary:
The 72611 zip code area is home to two schools - Alpena High School and Alpena Elementary School, both part of the Alpena School District. These schools have demonstrated a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with Alpena High School standing out for its consistently strong academic performance and Alpena Elementary School excelling in mathematics.
Alpena High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Arkansas, placing 52nd out of 305 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and 63rd out of 291 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance. In contrast, Alpena Elementary School stands out for its exceptional math performance, with 74.3% of 6th graders and 60% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better on the ATLAS Mathematics assessment in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly exceeding the state average.
While both schools have room for improvement in certain areas, such as Algebra and Geometry proficiency rates, the data suggests that the schools are providing a quality education to their students. The lower student-teacher ratio at Alpena High School may contribute to its strong academic performance, while the high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools, especially Alpena Elementary School, indicate potential equity concerns that the district may need to address.
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