Grady High School, a rural Arkansas high school in Grady, serves 75 students in grades 9–12 with a majority Black student body of 65 out of 75 students and 77% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a predominantly low–income population.
The school's student–teacher ratio data is unavailable for recent years, but historical data from 2004 showed an 11:1 ratio; enrollment has remained stable at 75 students from 2018 to 2023.
Math proficiency improved to 54% in 2023, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 30%, showing positive progress over recent years.
Reading proficiency declined to 34% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 40% but higher than the district average of 27%, indicating a downward trend since 2019.
Science proficiency was 30% in 2022, lower than the state average of 36% but above the district average of 22%, showing slight decline from 33% proficiency in 2021.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
87%
19%
White
5%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grady School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grady High School?
75 students attend Grady High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Grady High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Grady High School offer ?
Grady High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grady High School part of?
Grady High School is part of Grady School District.
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