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Black Rock High School (Closed 2015)

189 N St Joseph St
Black Rock, AR 72415
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Black Rock High School in Black Rock, AR, has a stable enrollment of 110 students and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of approximately 14:1.
Math proficiency was 18% in 2023, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Lawrence County School District average of 38%, continuing a declining trend from 35% in 2019.
Reading proficiency in 2022 was 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 46%, showing a downward trend from 59% in 2017.
Science proficiency was 34% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 36% and the district average of 41%.
Graduation rates fluctuated around 80% from 2013 to 2023, which is lower than the state average graduation rate of approximately 88%.
Enrollment and student demographics have remained stable with a predominantly white student body (106 out of 110) and 72% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(13-14)
60-69%
73%
(13-14)
80-89%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
96%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(13-14)
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lawrence County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black Rock High School?
The graduation rate of Black Rock High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Black Rock High School?
110 students attend Black Rock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Black Rock High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Rock High School?
Black Rock High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Rock High School offer ?
Black Rock High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Black Rock High School part of?
Black Rock High School is part of Lawrence County School District.

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