Serving 166 students in grades 7-12, Van Cove 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 was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
81%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cossatot River 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Cove High School?
The graduation rate of Van Cove High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Van Cove High School?
166 students attend Van Cove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Van Cove High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Cove High School?
Van Cove High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Cove High School offer ?
Van Cove High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Van Cove High School part of?
Van Cove High School is part of Cossatot River School District.
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