Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Ashdown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashdown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashdown High School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashdown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashdown High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
25%
19%
White
63%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashdown High School's ranking?
Ashdown High School is ranked #580 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashdown High School?
The graduation rate of Ashdown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ashdown High School?
396 students attend Ashdown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ashdown High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashdown High School?
Ashdown High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashdown High School offer ?
Ashdown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashdown High School part of?
Ashdown High School is part of Ashdown School District.
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