For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,012 students in Helena/ W.Helena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Helena/ W.Helena School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,012 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Helena/ W.Helena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
941 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
93%
19%
# White Students
39 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
4%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
77
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,167 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,674 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,167
$12,914
Spending / Student
$15,674
$12,826
Best Helena/ W.Helena School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744
Grades: 7-12
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Helena/ W.Helena School District?
Helena/ W.Helena School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,012 students.
What is the rank of Helena/ W.Helena School District?
Helena/ W.Helena School District is ranked #249 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena/ W.Helena School District?
93% of Helena/ W.Helena School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helena/ W.Helena School District?
Helena/ W.Helena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Helena/ W.Helena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,674 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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