Serving 700 students in grades 8-12, Ozark 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ozark High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ozark High School's student population of 700 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ozark High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ozark High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ozark High School's ranking?
Ozark High School is ranked #378 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Ozark High School often compared to?
Ozark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paris High School, County Line High School, Charleston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ozark High School?
The graduation rate of Ozark High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ozark High School?
700 students attend Ozark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ozark High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ozark High School?
Ozark High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ozark High School offer ?
Ozark High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ozark High School part of?
Ozark High School is part of Ozark School District.
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