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Schools in Arvika municipality

40 active school units in Arvika, Värmlands län. The three most common school forms: 20 preschool, 15 compulsory school, 12 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Arvika has 40 schools with an average merit value of 224.5, which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 71.1% (below the national average of 73.3%).

40 schools 4,420 pupils 71.1% qualified teachers Stable population

Summary — Arvika

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Arvika municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

40 Active schools 36 municipal, 4 independent
4,420 Total pupils 15 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
224.5 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 2 schools (national avg: 228.5)
71.1% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
158,016 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2025 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
11.1 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.4 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.4)

Arvika municipality has 40 schools with an average merit value of 224.5 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Arvika outperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Arvika compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
1/7 Merit value
4/7 Qual. teachers
5/7 Cost/pupil

All 40 schools in Arvika

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
AGNETEBERGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Arvika kommun 87 35.4%
ÄNGSGÅRDEN Preschool Arvika kommun 30 60%
BÄCKLEKEN Preschool Arvika kommun 44 45%
Dotteviksskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 170 83.9%
Edane skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 150 78.8%
Estetiska skolan, gymnasiet Upper secondary school Estetiska Skolan Arvika 60 71%
Estetiska skolan, högstadiet Compulsory school Estetiska Skolan Arvika 170 57.8%
FÅGELSÅNGEN Preschool Arvika kommun 44 69.9%
GALAXEN Preschool Arvika kommun 84 53.2%
GATEGÅRDEN Preschool Arvika kommun 97 40%
Gateskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 340 86.9%
Glava skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 50 44.1%
Graningegården After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 70 65.7%
GRANINGEGÅRDEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Arvika kommun 34 36.7%
Järvenskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 130 44.6%
Jössefors skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 80 83.1%
Klässbols skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 90 64%
Kommunal vuxenutbildning, Svenska för invandrare Adult education Arvika kommun — —
Komvux, grundläggande- gymnasial- och anpassad utbildning Adult education Arvika kommun — —
KVARNEN Preschool Arvika kommun 61 45.1%
Kyrkebyskolan 4-6 Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school Arvika kommun 210 74.5%
Kyrkebyskolan F-3 Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 220 77.1%
LÄR OCH LEK - FÖRSKOLOR I KIL, EKONOMISK FÖRENING Preschool Lär Och Lek - Förskolor I Kil, Ekonomisk Förening 20 30.1%
LÖNNEBERGA Preschool Arvika kommun 33 48.9%
LUGNET Preschool Arvika kommun 29 46.2%
LYAN Preschool Arvika kommun 86 52.6%
MINNEBERG Preschool Arvika kommun 64 46%
Minnebergsskolan Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school Arvika kommun 720 74.4%
MYRSTACKEN Preschool Arvika kommun 35 44.6%
PERSONALKOOP.FÖRSKOLAN RUTAN EK. FÖREN. Preschool Personalkooperativet Förskolan Rutan Ekonomisk Förening 14 77.6%
PRÄSTÄNGSGÅRDEN Preschool Arvika kommun 49 46.2%
RINNBACKEN Preschool Arvika kommun 18 46.4%
Rinnens skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 40 78.2%
ROSENGÅRDEN Preschool Arvika kommun 57 50.5%
SMULTRONBACKEN Preschool Arvika kommun 34 48.2%
Solbergagymnasiet Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school Arvika kommun 320 95.4%
Styckåsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Arvika kommun 130 72.2%
SULVIKS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Arvika kommun 40 42.3%
Sulviks skola After-school care, Compulsory school Arvika kommun 80 69.5%
Taserudsgymnasiet Upper secondary school Arvika kommun 430 58.9%

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

213.8 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
73% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
158,016 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
69.9% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Arvika (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
213.8 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 213.8)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
208.1 / 240.9
Passing all subjects year 9
69.9%
Passing mathematics
87.2%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
73.5%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
56.2%
Parents with post-secondary education
58.4%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
73% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 72 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
74.1% / 57.5%
Pupils per teacher
11.1

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Arvika, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
73% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
→ Stable (-0.8 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 73.9% (linear extrapolation, +0.2 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
2,602
Municipal / independent share
94.5% / 5.5%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
158,016 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 156,378.6 SEK)
Municipal school cost
144,610 SEK/pupil
Teaching
72,124 SEK/pupil
Premises
32,409 SEK/pupil
Student health
4,461 SEK/pupil
School meals
7,892 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
4,354 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Arvika.

Student health (compulsory)
4,461 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
4,042 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
56%
Easy to access help, year 8
49.7%
Safety at school
76.1%
Study environment (studiero)
46.8%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Arvika (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
17.7%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
3.7%
Swedish as a second language
12.2%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
100%
Passed SvA, year 9
64.7%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
3.5%

Source: Skolverket, Kolada.

SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →

SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.

-2.5 Average residual (merit value) for 2 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↓ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -0.7 2024/25: -2.5
School Actual Model Residual
Estetiska skolan, högstadiet 241 236 +5.0
Minnebergsskolan 208 218 -10.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Estetiska skolan, högstadiet Estetiska Skolan Arvika 240.9 +5.0 57.8% 170
Minnebergsskolan Arvika kommun 208.1 -10.0 74.4% 720

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Arvika (2025).

Number of pupils
27
Share of compulsory school pupils
0.9%
Cost per pupil
893,714 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
2.5

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -4.4%
2020: 223.7 p 2025: 213.8 p
Qualified teachers ↓ -1.1%
2020: 73.8 % 2025: 73 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +30%
2020: 121,567 SEK 2025: 158,016 SEK
Number of pupils ↑ +3.7%
2020: 2,508 2025: 2,602
Independent share ↓ -12.7%
2020: 6.3 % 2025: 5.5 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -3.5%
2020: 11.5 2025: 11.1
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +14.2%
2020: 3,908 SEK 2025: 4,461 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↓ -12.2%
2022: 63.8 % 2025: 56 %
Student health yr 8 ↓ -6%
2022: 52.9 % 2025: 49.7 %
Safety ↓ -6.4%
2022: 81.3 % 2025: 76.1 %

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Arvika (2025).

Upper-secondary pupils
806
Graduating within 3 years
71.9% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
38.7% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
75.6% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
183,769 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.8 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
8.9
Municipal upper-secondary cost
172,406 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
11,661 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
5.6%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
23%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
75.7%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2025).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +26%
2020: 145,890 SEK 2025: 183,769 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs → unchanged
2020: 71.8 % 2025: 71.9 %
Qualified teachers US ↓ -9.2%
2020: 83.3 % 2025: 75.6 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↓ -1.7%
2020: 4,110 SEK 2024: 4,042 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↓ -18.5%
2020: 47.5 % 2025: 38.7 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Arvika going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
38.7% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
77.6% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
16.1% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
71.9% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Arvika (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
811
Ages 16–18 (2030)
902 (+11.2%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
2,881
Ages 6–15 (2030)
2,569 (-10.8%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
1,090
Total school age (2035)
4,041

Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.

Adult education

Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Komvux (adult education)

Key metrics for municipal adult education in Arvika (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
672
Cost per FTE student
99,389 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
67.9%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
84.5%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
76.9%
Net cost basic adult edu.
112 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
373 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Arvika (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
112
Cost per FTE student
232 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
34.9%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Arvika

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
973
Preschool units
21 (18 municipal, 3 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
89.9% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
14.7 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
11 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
4.1 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
48.8% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
48% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Arvika (2025).

Cost per child
46,757 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
1,155
Children per FTE
24.1 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
48% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
57% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
85.5% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Arvika (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
0
Share of children 1–5
0.5%
Cost per enrolled child
87,077 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Arvika (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
1

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2025).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +14.6%
2020: 40,783 SEK 2025: 46,757 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↓ -2.2%
2020: 58.3 % 2025: 57 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Arvika (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
8.2%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Arvika (2024).

Initiated child investigations
16.7 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
9.9 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
3,101 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Arvika (2025).

Total population
25,408
Population change
-0.5%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
1,082
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
2,658
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
829
Higher education 25–64
21.2%
Foreign-born 20–64
17.3%
16–24 not in work/education
5.9%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Arvika (2024).

Single without children
45.5%
Single with children
5.7%
Couple without children
25.9%
Couple with children
16.9%
Other households
6%
Total number of households
12,965

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Arvika you — 224.5 71.1% 158,016 SEK 4,420
Eda 25.8 km 203.5 66.7% 162,162 SEK 1,158
Sunne 36.6 km 202.8 70% 139,262 SEK 2,192
Årjäng 40.9 km 224.1 68.2% 188,358 SEK 1,390
Kil 41.6 km 220.1 75.4% 135,851 SEK 1,876
Grums 42.3 km 194.4 83.4% 147,638 SEK 1,181
Forshaga 50.6 km 207.3 73.9% 137,783 SEK 2,108
Neighbour avg. 208.7 72.9% 151,842 SEK 1,651
Merit value year 9
Arvika
224.5
Årjäng
224.1
Kil
220.1
Forshaga
207.3
Eda
203.5
Sunne
202.8
Grums
194.4
Qualified teachers
Grums
83.4%
Kil
75.4%
Forshaga
73.9%
Arvika
71.1%
Sunne
70%
Årjäng
68.2%
Eda
66.7%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Arvika (2025).

Newly arrived received
1.3 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
6 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
68.6%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ +25%
2020: -0.4 % 2025: -0.5 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↓ -11.9%
2020: 6.7 % 2024: 5.9 %
Newly arrived ↑ +44.4%
2020: 0.9 2025: 1.3

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Arvika (2025).

Municipal tax rate
21.8%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
34%
Tax base
245,013 SEK/capita
Annual result
1,765 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
2.3%
Solidity
54%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Arvika (2024).

Assistance households
2.9 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
6.8%
Assistance months (avg)
37.7
Net cost economic assistance
1,568 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Arvika. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
4,354 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
11,661 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Arvika.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
10.1%
Completed dwellings
0.3 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
99.4%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
97.8%
Rental
26%
Cooperative
6.1%
Owner-occupied
65.2%
Cars in traffic
14,584

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate ↑ +3.8%
2020: 21 % 2025: 21.8 %
Economic assistance ↓ -29.3%
2020: 4.1 2024: 2.9
Overcrowding ↓ -21.1%
2020: 12.8 % 2025: 10.1 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Arvika (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
7,960 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
679 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
605 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
762 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Arvika (2025).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
6,463 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.8

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Arvika (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
7%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
50.8% of total
Sick leave <30 years
6.4%
Sick leave 30–49 years
6.3%
Sick leave >49 years
7.9%
Stress-related sick leave
0.9% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Arvika (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
10.7%
Number of pupils
430
Average pupil fee
1,591 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
481 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Arvika (2024).

Loans per capita
6.6 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
5 per capita
Active borrowers
29.9%
Media allocation
674 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Arvika (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
3 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
24%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↓ -2.7%
2020: 11 % 2024: 10.7 %
Reported crimes ↓ -5.3%
2020: 8,403.7 2025: 7,960
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +34.4%
2020: 6.1 % 2024: 8.2 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -6.3%
2020: 3.2 t 2023: 3 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +15.6%
2020: 84.6 % 2024: 97.8 %
Total sick leave ↓ -11.4%
2020: 7.9 % 2025: 7 %
Stress-related cases → unchanged
2020: 0.9 % 2024: 0.9 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↑ +0.9%
2020: 666 2024: 672
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +27.5%
2020: 77,950 SEK 2024: 99,389 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +34.5%
2020: 50.5 % 2024: 67.9 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +23.4%
2020: 68.5 % 2024: 84.5 %
Licence upper sec. level ↑ +100%
2020: 0 % 2025: 76.9 %
SFI pupils ↓ -10.4%
2020: 125 2024: 112
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2020: 100 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Arvika with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 73.8%
2025 (latest) 73%
Forecast 2027 73.9% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 72%
National avg 73.3%

Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.

Cost-effectiveness

Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Arvika.

Cost per pupil
158,016 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
213.8 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.4 (national avg: 1.6)

Arvika achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.

Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.

Peer municipalities

Compare Arvika with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Arvika compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).

Municipality Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs SALSA score
Arvika you 213.8 73% 158,016 SEK 71.9% -2.5
Säffle 206.7 75.4% 165,163 SEK 68.4% -5.0
Munkfors 219.9 65.2% 158,699 SEK 60% +7.0
Filipstad 208.9 65.1% 154,997 SEK 60% +2.0
Forshaga 210.4 75.8% 137,783 SEK 72.3% -17.5
Kristinehamn 205.6 67% 142,811 SEK 67.3% -19.7
Eda 199.8 66% 162,162 SEK 62% -17.0
Kil 220.1 73.3% 135,851 SEK 70.7% -6.0
Peer average 210.2 69.7% 151,067 SEK 65.8% -8.0

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
SäffleMunkforsFilipstadForshagaKristinehamn
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
SäffleMunkforsFilipstadForshagaKristinehamn
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
SäffleMunkforsFilipstadForshagaKristinehamn
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
SäffleMunkforsFilipstadForshagaKristinehamn

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Värmlands län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Rural municipality

Benchmark vs SCB group C8

Arvika belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. Here is how Arvika compares to the 40 municipalities in the group.

Arvika vs SCB group C8 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Arvika Group median
Merit value 213.8 (median: 208.2)
66th
Qualified teachers 73 (median: 62.9)
89th
Students/teacher 11.1 (median: 10.1)
19th
Cost/pupil 158015.8 (median: 161846.7)
56th
Graduating 3 yrs 71.9 (median: 68.4)
64th
All subjects passed 69.9 (median: 66.3)
69th
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for cost/pupil
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Arvika belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Arvika 213.8 73% 158,016 SEK 71.9%
Arvidsjaur 213 67.7% 150,409 SEK 78.4%
Bengtsfors 213.2 70.8% 174,380 SEK 73%
Bollnäs 214.6 67.7% 146,677 SEK 64.6%
Dals-Ed 225.9 82.1% 170,292 SEK 73.7%
Dorotea 233.7 60.7% 220,403 SEK 81.5%
Filipstad 208.9 65.1% 154,997 SEK 60%
Gislaved 208.3 66.5% 144,536 SEK 57.6%
Gällivare 218.4 45.4% 166,697 SEK 68.7%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Arvika

How many schools are there in Arvika?
Arvika municipality has 40 active school units: 15 compulsory schools and 3 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 36 are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 4,420 pupils attend schools in Arvika.
What are the merit values in Arvika?
The average year-9 merit value in Arvika is 224.5 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Estetiska skolan, högstadiet with 240.9 points.
Which school in Arvika has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Solbergagymnasiet has the highest share of qualified teachers in Arvika at 95.4%. The municipal average is 71.1%.
How much does a school place cost in Arvika?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Arvika is 158,016 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 144,610 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Arvika?
Student health services in Arvika cost 4,461 SEK per pupil (2025). 56% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 49.7%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
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