Blytheville Charter School&alc in Blytheville, AR serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 87 students and a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, which remained stable from 2013 to 2023.
The student body is 94% Black and 6% White, with 97% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a consistently high socioeconomic need over recent years.
Math proficiency at 16% in 2023 is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 9%, with a declining trend from 32% in 2018 to 16% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stood at 13% in 2022, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 15%, continuing a downward trend from 30% in 2017.
Science proficiency was 12% in 2022, lower than the state average of 36% but slightly above the district average of 11%.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
94%
19%
White
6%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blytheville Charter School&alc?
The graduation rate of Blytheville Charter School&alc is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blytheville Charter School&alc?
87 students attend Blytheville Charter School&alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Blytheville Charter School&alc students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blytheville Charter School&alc?
Blytheville Charter School&alc has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blytheville Charter School&alc offer ?
Blytheville Charter School&alc offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Blytheville Charter School&alc part of?
Blytheville Charter School&alc is part of Blytheville School District.
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