Paragould High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Paragould High School
Paragould High School is located in Paragould, Arkansas and is part of the Paragould School District. It is a comprehensive public high school that serves students in grades 9-12. Paragould High School offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement classes, dual credit classes, and career and technical programs. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations. Paragould High School is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education that prepares them for college and careers. The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
Address:
1701 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450Phone:
(870) 236-7744
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
885 students
Overview Paragould High School
Paragould High School serves 885 students in grades 9-12.
Paragould 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 37% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Paragould High School
Paragould 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 Paragould 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.
