Serving 177 students in grades 7-12, Viola 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Viola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Viola High School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Viola 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 Viola High School is 0.10, 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
#494 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
95%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viola High School's ranking?
Viola High School is ranked #494 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Viola High School often compared to?
Viola High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem High School, Mammoth Spring High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Viola High School?
The graduation rate of Viola High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Viola High School?
177 students attend Viola High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Viola High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viola High School?
Viola High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Viola High School offer ?
Viola High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Viola High School part of?
Viola High School is part of Viola School District.
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