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Alpena School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 402 students in Alpena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Alpena School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
402 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alpena School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
94%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,483 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,734 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,483
$12,975
Spending / Student
$14,734
$12,887
Best Alpena School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpena Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300d South Denver
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Alpena High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300a South Denver
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alpena School District?
Alpena School District manages 2 public schools serving 402 students.
What is the rank of Alpena School District?
Alpena School District is ranked #119 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena School District?
94% of Alpena School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpena School District?
Alpena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Alpena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,734 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
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