Summary:
This analysis examines five high schools in the 72758 zip code (Rogers, AR), serving grades 9-12, which include a mix of large traditional public schools and smaller charter institutions within the Rogers School District, the Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas, and the Lisa Academy network.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas High School Rogers stands out as the academic leader, with the highest proficiency rates in nearly all subjects, including a remarkable 76.9% Geometry proficiency rate—nearly three times the state average. In contrast, Rogers New Technology High School offers an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1 and a very low dropout rate, though its test scores are not the highest. Rogers High School, the largest school with 2,492 students, performs slightly above state averages and has a solid 4-star rating. Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock is a stark contrast to its Rogers counterpart, with a 2-star rating and a high dropout rate of 3.5%. Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville High School, with only 12 students, is a statistical outlier whose high state ranking should be interpreted with caution due to its tiny sample size.
Key metrics show a wide range in enrollment (12 to 2,492 students) and student-teacher ratios (6.2:1 to 13.6:1). Socioeconomic status, measured by free/reduced lunch percentages, varies dramatically from 8.7% at Founders Classical Rogers to over 41% at Rogers High School and Rogers New Tech, and this factor strongly correlates with academic performance. Spending per student also differs, with Rogers High School spending the most at $11,356. The data reveals that a school's district affiliation does not guarantee performance, as seen in the polar opposite outcomes of the two Founders Classical schools, and that the quality of instruction can be more impactful than class size alone.
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