Alma High School

About Alma High School

Alma High School is a public school located in the small town of Alma, Arkansas. It is part of the Alma School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Alma High School offers a comprehensive education with a focus on preparing students for college and career readiness. The school has a strong academic program that includes core classes such as English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as electives such as Art, Music, and Physical Education. Alma High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and community service opportunities.
Alma High School has a long history of excellence in academics and athletics. The school has won numerous state championships in basketball, football, track, and other sports. Alma High School also has a vibrant student body, with a wide range of clubs and organizations that promote leadership, creativity, and service.
Alma High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy, and provides a variety of resources to help students succeed. Alma High School is proud to be a part of the Alma community, and is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	101 E Main Alma, AR 72921
Phone:	(479) 632-2162
Site:	www.almasd.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,010 students

Overview Alma High School

Alma High School serves 1,010 students in grades 9-12.
Alma High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Alma High School

Alma High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Alma High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.