Elkins High School

About Elkins High School

Elkins High School is a public high school located in Elkins, West Virginia. It is part of the Randolph County Schools system, and serves students in grades 9-12. Established in 1902, Elkins High School is the oldest high school in Randolph County.
Elkins High School is committed to providing a high-quality education to its students. The school has a diverse curriculum, offering a wide range of courses in the areas of English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and the arts. In addition, Elkins High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, clubs, and student organizations.
Elkins High School is proud to have a strong tradition of excellence in academics and athletics. The school has an impressive list of alumni, including notable figures such as U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd and West Virginia Governor Cecil H. Underwood.
Elkins High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a quality education in a safe and supportive environment. With its strong commitment to academic excellence and a wide range of extracurricular activities, Elkins High School is a great place for students to grow and succeed.

Address:	349 N Center Elkins, AR 72727
Phone:	(479) 643-3381
Site:	www.elkinsdistrict.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	396 students

Overview Elkins High School

Elkins High School serves 396 students in grades 9-12.
Elkins 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 15-19% (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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Elkins High School

Elkins 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 Elkins High School is 0.24, 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.