Batesville High School is a public secondary school in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. The school mascot is the Pioneer, and the school colors are orange and black. Batesville High has been awarded National Blue Ribbon School status. It is a part of the Batesville School District.
Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, Batesville High School Charter 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 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Batesville High School Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Batesville High School Charter's student population of 986 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
986 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Batesville High School Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Batesville High School Charter is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
32%
15%
Black
5%
19%
White
57%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batesville High School Charter's ranking?
Batesville High School Charter is ranked #688 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Batesville High School Charter often compared to?
Batesville High School Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Southside Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Batesville High School Charter?
The graduation rate of Batesville High School Charter is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Batesville High School Charter?
986 students attend Batesville High School Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Batesville High School Charter students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Batesville High School Charter?
Batesville High School Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Batesville High School Charter offer ?
Batesville High School Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Batesville High School Charter part of?
Batesville High School Charter is part of Batesville School District.
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