EDUCATION


OARK


Oark School District his located in Northern Johnson County and serves approximately 153 students (kindergarten through twelfth grade). Oark's facilities are nestled in the Ozark Mountains, one of the most beautiful areas of Johnson County. Superintendent Kerry Saylors and a staff of 40 are able to provide excellence in education for their students.




Oark School District #7
Kerry Saylors, Superintendent
General Delivery
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337


Oark Elementary School
Patricia Patterson, Principal
General Delivery
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337


Oark High School
Glenn Cole, Principal
General Delivery
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337

 




Oark

District Rating

A

Size of District

232 Miles

Enrollment

863

School Year

9 Months

Operating Cost/Pupil

$9,211

Teacher/Pupil Ratio

1:7

Completely Cerfified

99%

Masters Degree

22.6

2007-2008 Report Card
http://normessasweb.uark.edu/schoolperformance/index.html

Indicator

Oark
State
Avg.

Dropout Rate (7-12)

2.2%
3.3%

Attendance Rate

96.5%
94.3%

Completion Rate (9-12)

81.6%
68.26%

Avg. Teacher's Salary

$38,575
$45,393

Public College Remediation

40%
46.6%

Advance Placement Courses (AP)

Oark
Number of students taking AP Courses
37
Number of AP exams taken
52
Number of exams scored 3,4 or 5
8

Oark
State
Avg.

ACT Summary

English

21.2
20.7

Math

21
14.2

Comp.

21.3
20.3
Science
21.1
21.5
Reading
22.8
22.03

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life in our community through Service, Leadership and Economic Development.