The Harrison School District strives to achieve the following goals for each of its students: - Harrison SD will improve overall proficiency by at least 6% in Reading, Science and math.
- Harrison School district will improve inclusive practices for students receiving Special Education services as measured by a 5% increase in the number of Special Education students in the general education setting.
- Harrison SD will strengthen and improve collaboration as a PLC as evidenced by agendas, data analysis, essential learning standards, assessments, and school improvement plans.
Improvements and Awards
- Continued providing 1:1 Devices and school supplies Grades K-12
- Continued powerful parent and family engagement interactions/activities
- SOAR Literacy Grant
- HIT Tutoring Grant
- ALA Grant
- Cafeteria Equipment Grant
- 21st Century Grant for all students K-12
- Free after school and summer programing
- Agri program of the year
- Act 56 Certificate of Merit for Outstanding GT Programs in Arkansas
- Improved teacher salaries
- Two robotics teams qualifying and competing in Vex IQ World Competition
- Sports: Multiple District Championships and playoff appearances
- College hours paid for by the district - 195 students - 2067 completed credit hours HSD $57,652, AR Challenge $61,525, HSD students $4,715
- Completed field testing for ATLAS grades K-2
- AR Art Teacher of the Year
- AR Bus Driver of the Year
- Drama Award
- Senior Graduate with Associates Degree
- 5 Star Rating for Harrison Preschool
- HHS Band ASBOA Sweepstakes Award Winners
- CTE Completers/Internships/Certifications
- HMS top 10 FCCLA Nationals
School Board Members Training in 2023-24 Kelly McLaughlin 17 | Mitch Magness 5 | Jon Burnside 5 | Marisa Keylon 5 | Nate Wilson 2 | Mark Martin 2 | Mindy Both 17 |
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| Accreditation All schools in the Harrison School District met all standards for accreditation of the Arkansas Department of Education during 2023-2024 There were no accreditation deficiencies.
During the 2023-2024 school year, the students of the Harrison School District exceeded average state scores on every measure of student achievement, as summarized below:
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DIBELS Composite (Intensive Support) | 3 | 44.3 | 67.6 |
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| B | M | E | 4 | 54.4 | 60.7 | HS | 79 | 49.7 | 59 | 50.4 | K | 116 | 43 | 25 | 5 | 51.2 | 60.5 | AR | 64.4 | 39 | 39.1 | 34.5 | 1 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 6 | 60.7 | 76 |
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| 2 | 45 | 41 | 31 | 7 | 50.7 | 65.9 |
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| 8 | 67.8 | 63.1 |
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| 9 | 63.4 | 44.7 |
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| 10 | 52.7 | 35.4 |
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| ACT- 11th grade | English | Math | Reading | Science | Composite | HS | AR | HS | AR | HS | AR | HS | AR | HS | AR | 20.8 | 17.7 | 19.9 | 17.7 | 21.8 | 18.6 | 20.2 | 18.7 | 21 | 18.6 | Four-Year Graduation Rate | Year | HSD | AR |
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| 2022-23 | 99.5 |
| 88 |
| 2021-22 | 96 |
| 88 |
| 2020-21 | 98* |
| 87.0 |
| 2019-20 | 100.00 |
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| 2018-19 | 90.00 |
| 89.2 |
| 2017-18 | 90.00 |
| 88.0 |
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2024…..184 Graduates, 8 early grads, 3 foreign exchange students
HHS students took 77 Advanced Placement Tests in nine subjects. 66% of AP students had scores 3 or better. Seven exams had scores of 5, with one student scoring 5 on three exams.
Thanks to the Harrison School District patrons for their continued support! |