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Alpena School District

300 S Denver
Alpena, AR 72611
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Alpena School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 409 students in Alpena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Alpena School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
409 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alpena School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#124 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
39%
39%
40%
38%
36%
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
95%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,235 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,482 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,235
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,482
$13,043

Best Alpena School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpena Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Denver St Bldg B
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2229
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Alpena High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Denver St Bldg A
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alpena School District?
Alpena School District manages 2 public schools serving 409 students.
What is the rank of Alpena School District?
Alpena School District is ranked #119 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena School District?
95% of Alpena School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpena School District?
Alpena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Alpena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,482 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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