Van Buren High School vs. Alma High School
Should you attend Van Buren High School or Alma High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Alma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
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Overview
Serving 1,228 students in grades 10-12, Van Buren 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 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,003 students in grades 9-12, Alma 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 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,228 students
1,003 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#503 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Graduation Rate
91%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
247
Grade 10 Students
433
279
Grade 11 Students
407
243
Grade 12 Students
388
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
4%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
66%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
