Star City High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Star City High School
Star City High School is a public school located in the heart of Star City. It is a vibrant, diverse, and well-rounded school that offers a variety of academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities for its students. The school offers a wide range of classes and activities, including Advanced Placement, honors, and career and technical education courses. It also has a number of clubs and organizations, such as the National Honor Society, student government, and various athletic teams. The school also has a strong focus on community service, with students participating in activities such as volunteer work, fundraising events, and service projects. In addition, the school has a variety of student-run organizations, such as the Student Council and the Student Ambassadors program. Star City High School is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all of its students. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of resources and support for students who are victims of bullying or harassment. Overall, Star City High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community service opportunities, it is a great place for students to get the most out of their high school experience.
Address:
206 Cleveland St
Star City, AR 71667Phone:
(870) 628-4111
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
447 students
Overview Star City High School
Star City High School serves 447 students in grades 9-12.
Star City 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 14% (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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Star City High School
Star City 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 Star City High School is 0.49, 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.