Serving 89 students in grades 7-12, Oden High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
87%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oden High School?
The graduation rate of Oden High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oden High School?
89 students attend Oden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Oden High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oden High School?
Oden High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oden High School offer ?
Oden High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Oden High School part of?
Oden High School is part of Ouachita River School District.
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