Arkadelphia High School

About Arkadelphia High School

Arkadelphia High School is a public high school located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It is part of the Arkadelphia Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long and proud history, having been founded in 1883. It is one of the oldest high schools in the state of Arkansas and has a rich tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Arkadelphia High School offers a comprehensive curriculum to its students, including courses in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign languages. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and organizations. The school’s athletics program includes football, basketball, baseball, softball, track, and cross-country. The school also offers a variety of performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.
Arkadelphia High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all of its students. The school has a strong focus on the development of character and leadership, and has been recognized for its efforts in promoting positive school culture. Arkadelphia High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and succeed.

Address:	401 High School Rd Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone:	(870) 246-7373
Site:	www.arkadelphiaschools.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	553 students

Overview Arkadelphia High School

Arkadelphia High School serves 553 students in grades 9-12.
Arkadelphia 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (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 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Arkadelphia High School

Arkadelphia 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 Arkadelphia High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.