Ocabs Charter School (Closed 2012)

Ocabs Charter School serves 98 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
98 students
This chart displays total students of Ocabs Charter School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Ocabs Charter School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ocabs Charter School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(10-11)
30-39%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ocabs Charter 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
30-39%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ocabs Charter 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ocabs Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ocabs Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ocabs Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ocabs Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
26%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ocabs Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
69%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ocabs Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ocabs Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Ocabs Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ocabs Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ocabs Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Ocabs Charter 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% AR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocabs Charter School?
The graduation rate of Ocabs Charter School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ocabs Charter School?
98 students attend Ocabs Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ocabs Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocabs Charter School?
Ocabs Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ocabs Charter School offer ?
Ocabs Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ocabs Charter School part of?
Ocabs Charter School is part of Ocabs Charter School District.

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.