Emerson High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Emerson High School
Emerson High School is a public school located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in the city of Boston. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to all of its students, regardless of their background or economic status. Emerson High School offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities to its students, including Advanced Placement classes, a variety of clubs and organizations, and a strong athletics program. The school also offers a variety of support services such as counseling, tutoring, and mentoring to help ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. Emerson High School is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all of its students and families. The school is also dedicated to promoting social and emotional learning and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.
Address:
400 Church St
Emerson, AR 71740Phone:
(870) 547-2862
Site:
Grades:
7 – 12
Enrollment:
139 students
Overview Emerson High School
Emerson High School serves 139 students in grades 7-12.
Emerson 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Emerson High School
Emerson 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 Emerson High School is 0.49, 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.
