Hot Springs High School in Hot Springs, AR - US News Best High Schools
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Hot Springs High School 

701 Emory St, Hot Springs, Arkansas | (501) 624-5286

(501) 624-5286

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#8,413 in National Rankings

Overall Score 52.35/100

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Grades

10-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

734

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Overview of Hot Springs High School

Hot Springs High School is ranked 144th within Arkansas. Students have the opportunity to take International Baccalaureate coursework and exams. The IB participation rate at Hot Springs High School is 26%. The total minority enrollment is 69%, and 100% of students are economically disadvantaged. Hot Springs High School is the only high school in the Hot Springs School District.

Hot Springs High School 2024 Rankings

Hot Springs High School is ranked #8,413 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

52.35

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One IB Exam

    26%
  • Passed at Least One IB Exam

    18%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    9%
  • Reading Proficiency

    46%
  • Science Proficiency

    22%
  • Graduation Rate

    80%

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Ranking Factors

How Hot Springs High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 280 schools ranked in Arkansas.

College Readiness Index Rank

#6,302

National

#79

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#4,933

National

#60

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#14,411 (tie)

National

#229

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#6,965

National

#111

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#15,946 (tie)

National

#256

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#6,302

#79

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#4,933

#60

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#14,411 (tie)

#229

State Assessment Performance Rank

#6,965

#111

Graduation Rate Rank

#15,946 (tie)

#256

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Students/Teachers at Hot Springs High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

734

Student Enrollment by Grade:

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

69.1%

Minority Enrollment

69.1%

Minority Enrollment

34.2%

Black

30.9%

White

23.8%

Hispanic

8.9%

Two or More Races

0.9%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%

Asian

0.3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander


Gender Distribution:

Female47%
Male53%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

100%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

100%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

0%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

74

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Test Scores at Hot Springs High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

20.5/100

Subject Proficiency:

Arkansas administered the ACT Aspire to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

9

9

20

46

46

50

22

22

30

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on ACT Aspire

18.3%

ACT Aspire Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Above Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

23.4%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

38.6%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-3.0%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

66.2%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP® and IB

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

15%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

11%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

74%

Exam Pass Rate

47%

International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance

Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

26%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

18%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

69%

Exam Pass Rate

48%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

80% (well below state median)

Grades Served

10-12

Setting

Small City

Charter School

Yes

Magnet School

Yes

Eligible for Title I Funding

Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

1

School Location

Hot Springs High School

701 Emory St

Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913

#8,413 in National Rankings

#144 in Arkansas High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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