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Cross Cnty High A New Tech School vs. Palestine-wheatley Senior High School

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School Overview

School
Cross Cnty High A New Tech School
21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School
7900 Hwy 70 W
Palestine, AR 72372
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cross Cnty High A New Tech School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Palestine-wheatley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 312 students in grades 7-12, Cross Cnty High A New Tech School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 356 students in grades 7-12, Palestine-wheatley Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
312 students
356 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
4:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cross County School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#326 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#570 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
17%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cross County School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cross County School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cross County School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AR)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cross County School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
49
51
Grade 8 Students
47
76
Grade 9 Students
51
56
Grade 10 Students
63
56
Grade 11 Students
52
68
Grade 12 Students
49
49
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cross County School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cross County School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cross County School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cross County School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
0.28
0.23
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cross County School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cross County School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
(17-18 School Year Data)
26%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cross Cnty High A New Tech School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cross County School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palestine-Wheatley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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