Rural Special High School

About Rural Special High School

Rural Special High School is a unique educational institution that provides a comprehensive and innovative learning experience for students living in rural areas. The school is committed to providing a quality education that is tailored to the needs of rural students, offering a wide range of courses and activities to help them reach their full potential.
Rural Special High School offers a curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of rural learners. The school provides courses in math, science, English, social studies, and other subjects, as well as special programs such as agricultural and environmental studies. Additionally, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama.
Rural Special High School also provides a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a strict anti-bullying policy and provides counseling and guidance services to help students cope with the challenges of rural life. The school also works closely with local businesses and organizations to ensure that its students have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Rural Special High School is dedicated to providing a quality education to rural students and helping them reach their full potential. The school is committed to creating a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive, so that students can reach their goals and become successful members of their communities.

Address:	13237 Hwy 263 Fox, AR 72051
Phone:	(870) 363-4365
Site:	www.ruralspecial.com
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	94 students

Overview Rural Special High School

Rural Special High School serves 94 students in grades 7-12.
Rural Special High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Rural Special High School

Rural Special 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 Rural Special High School is 0.13, 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.