Shirley High School

About Shirley High School

Shirley High School is a public high school located in Shirley, Massachusetts. It serves students in grades 9-12, and is part of the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District. The school has a long and proud history, having been founded in 1877.
Shirley High School is a comprehensive high school that offers a wide range of courses and activities. The school has a strong academic program, with courses in the core academic subjects as well as electives in the arts, sciences, and technology. Shirley High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other activities.
The school has a strong commitment to student achievement and a supportive learning environment. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school also provides a safe and secure learning environment, with a variety of safety and security measures in place.
Shirley High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment in which students can reach their goals and become successful.

Address:	201 Blue Devil Dr Shirley, AR 72153
Phone:	(501) 723-8192
Site:	www.shirleybluedevils.org
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	145 students

Overview Shirley High School

Shirley High School serves 145 students in grades 7-12.
Shirley 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 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 30-34% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Shirley High School

Shirley 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 Shirley High School is 0.10, 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.