Umpire High School is a public high school located in Umpire, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education in grades 7 through 12 serving rural, distant communities of Howard County, Arkansas.
Serving 92 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Umpire K-12 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Umpire K-12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Umpire K-12 School's student population of 92 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Umpire K-12 School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Umpire K-12 School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
70%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
32%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Umpire K-12 School's ranking?
Umpire K-12 School is ranked #412 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Umpire K-12 School often compared to?
Umpire K-12 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Cove Elementary School, Cossatot River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Umpire K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Umpire K-12 School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Umpire K-12 School?
92 students attend Umpire K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Umpire K-12 School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Umpire K-12 School?
Umpire K-12 School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Umpire K-12 School offer ?
Umpire K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Umpire K-12 School part of?
Umpire K-12 School is part of Cossatot River School District.
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