Western Yell Co. High School

About Western Yell Co. High School

Western Yell Co. High School is a public high school located in the small town of Western Yell County, Arkansas. The school serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Western Yell County School District. The school has a long and proud history of providing quality education to its students and has been recognized as one of the top high schools in the state.
At Western Yell Co. High School, students have access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement classes, college-level courses, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of clubs and organizations, including student government, the National Honor Society, and the school newspaper.
The faculty at Western Yell Co. High School is dedicated to providing students with a positive learning environment and preparing them for success in college and beyond. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and is committed to helping students realize their educational goals.
Western Yell Co. High School is a great place for students to get a quality education and prepare for the future. With its strong commitment to academics and extracurricular activities, the school provides students with the tools they need to be successful.

Address:	1 Wolverine Dr Havana, AR 72842
Phone:	(479) 476-4100
Site:	www.wycschools.com
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	190 students

Overview Western Yell Co. High School

Western Yell Co. High School serves 190 students in grades 7-12.
Western Yell Co. 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 10-14% (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 20-24% (which is lower 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Western Yell Co. High School

Western Yell Co. 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 Western Yell Co. High School is 0.43, 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.