Deer High School in Deer, AR, maintains a stable enrollment of 106 students with a low student–teacher ratio of 7:1, consistent over the past five years, supporting individualized attention in this rural Arkansas high school.
Graduation rate is 90% in 2023, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%, showing steady performance since 2015 with occasional fluctuations.
Math proficiency data appears inconsistent or erroneous and cannot be reliably interpreted; however, reported reading proficiency is 40% in 2022, which is approximately equal to the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency at Deer High School is 30% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 36%, indicating a need for improvement relative to statewide benchmarks.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch has remained steady at about 58% from 2018 to 2023, highlighting a consistent socioeconomic composition at this Arkansas rural public high school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
12%
Black
(15-16)n/a
21%
White
(15-16)84%
61%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)16%
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Deer/Mt. Judea 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer High School?
The graduation rate of Deer High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Deer High School?
106 students attend Deer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Deer High School students are White, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer High School?
Deer High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer High School offer ?
Deer High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Deer High School part of?
Deer High School is part of Deer/Mt. Judea School District.
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