Serving 640 students in grades 9-12, Wilbur D. Mills High School ranks in the bottom 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 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilbur D. Mills High School's student population of 640 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilbur D. Mills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilbur D. Mills High School is 0.58, 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
#950 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
60%
19%
White
16%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilbur D. Mills High School's ranking?
Wilbur D. Mills High School is ranked #950 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Wilbur D. Mills High School often compared to?
Wilbur D. Mills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilbur D. Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Wilbur D. Mills High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wilbur D. Mills High School?
640 students attend Wilbur D. Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wilbur D. Mills High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur D. Mills High School?
Wilbur D. Mills High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilbur D. Mills High School offer ?
Wilbur D. Mills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilbur D. Mills High School part of?
Wilbur D. Mills High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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