Palestine-wheatley Senior High School

About Palestine-wheatley Senior High School

Palestine-Wheatley Senior High School is a public school located in Palestine, Arkansas. It is part of the Palestine-Wheatley School District and serves grades 9-12. The school was established in 1968 and is committed to providing a quality education for its students. The school offers a variety of courses and activities to meet the needs of its diverse student population. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness, and offers a variety of programs to help students prepare for the future. Palestine-Wheatley Senior High School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations. The school has a strong sense of community and is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students.

Address:	7900 Hwy 70 W Palestine, AR 72372
Phone:	(870) 581-2425
Site:	www.pwsd.k12.ar.us
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	348 students

Overview Palestine-wheatley Senior High School

Palestine-wheatley Senior High School serves 348 students in grades 7-12.
Palestine-wheatley Senior 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (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 43% (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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Palestine-wheatley Senior High School

Palestine-wheatley Senior 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 Palestine-wheatley Senior High School is 0.23, 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.