Cutter-morning Star High School

2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 334 students in grades 7-12, Cutter-morning Star High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cutter-morning Star High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Cutter-morning Star High School's student population of 334 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cutter-morning Star High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cutter-morning Star High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#841 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cutter-morning Star High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cutter-morning Star High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cutter-morning Star High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cutter-morning Star High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Cutter-morning Star High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cutter-morning Star High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cutter-morning Star High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cutter-morning Star High School's ranking?
Cutter-morning Star High School is ranked #841 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cutter-morning Star High School often compared to?
Cutter-morning Star High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside High School, Fountain Lake Charter High School, Hot Springs World Class High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cutter-morning Star High School?
The graduation rate of Cutter-morning Star High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cutter-morning Star High School?
334 students attend Cutter-morning Star High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cutter-morning Star High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cutter-morning Star High School?
Cutter-morning Star High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cutter-morning Star High School offer ?
Cutter-morning Star High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cutter-morning Star High School part of?
Cutter-morning Star High School is part of Cutter-Morning Star Sch. School District.

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5   10/17/2013
I would reccommend CMS as the school of choice for any family considering a change or moving into our area. Our teacher/student ratio is lower which gives your student the best attention and meets their need much better. Our staff is dedicated and willing to assist parents/students in getting the best education possible. I have supported CMS for many years as my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren attend and wouldn't choose anywhere else.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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