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Gentry High School

Public | 9-12 | 387 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 3, 2011

Both of my children are in this district, with my oldest in High School. I have been extremely pleased with the quality of education that is available to students at Gentry. As with any school system, involvement from parents and dedication of students is key as to whether they leave the system feeling that it has done all it could for them. My students are dedicated and driven and have almost always found the staff to be receptive of their desire to learn. I feel that the instructors and administration have consistently risen to the challenge of providing education at the level to which the student requires (including bright and intelligent children). I have only the highest praise for the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2005

Fair academic program. Do seem to have real interest for improvement. Extracurricular activities need better leadership and discipline. Fair parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2004

IEDUCATION does not seem to be their 1st PRIORITY! My kids have so much potential and the school just brings down their ability to learn. How can anyone graduate and feel that they've done their best! When there is no perseverence or leadership in the school it self! I would love to see this school strive amongst other high school and prove to everyone and their self that they are #1!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 43% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
44%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 67%
Hispanic 10% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 1%
Black 1% 22%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1055 Pioneer Ln
Gentry, AR 72734
Phone: (479) 736-2666

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