Top Rankings
Alpena School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 409 students in Alpena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Alpena School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
409 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
District Rank
Alpena School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
7 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
388 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
95%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
20
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,235 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,482 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,235
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,482
$13,043
Best Alpena School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alpena Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Denver St Bldg B
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2229
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2229
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Alpena High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Denver St Bldg A
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alpena School District?
Alpena School District manages 2 public schools serving 409 students.
What is the rank of Alpena School District?
Alpena School District is ranked #77 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena School District?
95% of Alpena School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpena School District?
Alpena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Alpena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,482 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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