Serving 163 students in grades 10-12, Dollarway 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Dollarway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
94%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dollarway High School's ranking?
Dollarway High School is ranked #988 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dollarway High School?
The graduation rate of Dollarway High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dollarway High School?
163 students attend Dollarway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dollarway High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dollarway High School?
Dollarway High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dollarway High School offer ?
Dollarway High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Dollarway High School part of?
Dollarway High School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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