Oak Grove High School serves 887 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
887 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
47%
19%
White
48%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)65-69%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Grove High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 83%.
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
887 students attend Oak Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Oak Grove High School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove High School offer ?
Oak Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Grove High School part of?
Oak Grove High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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