Pea Ridge High School

About Pea Ridge High School

Pea Ridge High School is a public high school located in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. It is part of the Pea Ridge School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school was founded in 1965 and is known for its academic excellence and strong extracurricular programs.
Pea Ridge High School offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement and honors classes. Students can choose from a variety of electives, such as art, music, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations.
Pea Ridge High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy and works hard to ensure that all students are respected and valued. The school also has a strong focus on college and career readiness, with a variety of resources to help students prepare for the future.
Pea Ridge High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a high-quality education. With its rigorous academics, extracurricular opportunities, and commitment to student safety and success, Pea Ridge High School is a great choice for any student.

Address:	781 W Pickens Rd Pea Ridge, AR 72751
Phone:	(479) 451-8182
Site:	pearidgehs.com
Grades:	10 – 12
Enrollment:	525 students

Overview Pea Ridge High School

Pea Ridge High School serves 525 students in grades 10-12.
Pea Ridge 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 20-24% (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 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Pea Ridge High School

Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge High School is 0.20, 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.