Norphlet High School (Closed 2017)

Norphlet 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 34%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(14-15)
6-9%
25%
(14-15)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)
2%
1%
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)
n/a
12%
Black
(14-15)
22%
21%
White
(14-15)
76%
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
37%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
9%
School District Name
Smackover School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend Norphlet High School?
177 students attend Norphlet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Norphlet High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Norphlet High School part of?
Norphlet High School is part of Smackover School District.

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