Paron High School, a rural Arkansas high school in Paron, serves grades 7 through 12 with an enrollment of 125 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
The graduation rate at was 92% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 88% and equal to the district rate of 92%.
Math proficiency at was 47% in 2023, higher than the state average of 39% but slightly below the district average of 48%; math scores have declined from 57% in 2022 to 47% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was 38% in 2022, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 42%, reflecting a downward trend from 57% in 2017.
Minority enrollment is limited, with 122 white students, 2 Black students, and 1 Hispanic student; 27% of students qualify for free or reduced鈥損rice lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic composition in recent years.
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
97%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paron School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Paron High School?
125 students attend Paron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Paron High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paron High School?
Paron High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paron High School offer ?
Paron High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paron High School part of?
Paron High School is part of Paron School District.
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