Serving 135 students in grades 7-12, Weiner High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
95%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harrisburg 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weiner High School?
The graduation rate of Weiner High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Weiner High School?
135 students attend Weiner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Weiner High School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weiner High School?
Weiner High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weiner High School offer ?
Weiner High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Weiner High School part of?
Weiner High School is part of Harrisburg School District.
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