Bigelow High School

About Bigelow High School

Bigelow High School is a public school located in the city of Bigelow, California. It is a comprehensive high school serving nearly 1,200 students in grades 9-12. Bigelow High School has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. The school offers a variety of courses, from core subjects like English, Math, and Science to electives such as Art, Music, and Drama. The school also provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness, with a variety of college prep classes and resources available to students. Bigelow High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and is dedicated to helping them reach their full potential.

Address:	101 E Panther Dr Bigelow, AR 72016
Phone:	(501) 759-2602
Site:	–
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	306 students

Overview Bigelow High School

Bigelow High School serves 306 students in grades 7-12.
Bigelow High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Bigelow High School

Bigelow High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bigelow High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.