Walnut Ridge High School
School Overview
Walnut Ridge High School is a public school located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. It is a school in Lawrence County School District district.
According to the Arkansas state assessment result, 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 417 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 34 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 417 students are attending Walnut Ridge High School. By gender, there are 231 and 186 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Walnut Ridge High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 76 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 43 | 32 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 76 | 44 | 32 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 34 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Walnut Ridge High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 34 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 34 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 5.9% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 417 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,922 Households |
| Population | 7,449 |
| Male | 3,949 |
| Female | 4,049 |
| Child Population | 1,991 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,700 Units |
| Average House Value | $79,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $578 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.00% |
| Average Household Income | $40,294 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.17% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Walnut Ridge High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 75 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 179 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Walnut Ridge High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 75 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 75 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 179 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lawrence County School District
In Lawrence County School District, 2 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.