Van Buren High School
School Overview
Van Buren High School is a public school located in Van Buren, Arkansas. It is a school in Van Buren School District district.
According to the Arkansas state assessment result, 34% of students are proficient in Math learning and 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,268 students through grade 10 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 81 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,268 students are attending Van Buren High School. By gender, there are 634 and 634 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Van Buren High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 109 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Asian | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 82 | 47 | 35 |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 109 | 56 | 53 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 81 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Van Buren High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 81 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 81 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 6.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.5% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 423 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 13,484 Households |
| Population | 35,432 |
| Male | 17,235 |
| Female | 18,695 |
| Child Population | 11,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,563 Units |
| Average House Value | $115,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $725 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.20% |
| Average Household Income | $46,936 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.70% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Van Buren High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 379 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 379 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 60 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 362 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Van Buren School District
In Van Buren School District, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.