Best High Schools in North Little Rock, AR

Summary:

The city of North Little Rock, Arkansas is home to 5 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in size, academic performance, and student demographics, providing a diverse educational landscape for the community. The data reveals stark differences in proficiency rates and statewide rankings, with North Little Rock Center of Excellence and Arkansas Virtual Academy High School standing out as the top-performing schools, while Premier High School of North Little Rock and CSTP-Civilian Student Training Program struggle academically.

The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with high-poverty schools like North Little Rock High School and North Little Rock Center of Excellence having the lowest proficiency rates. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students. Additionally, the challenges faced by alternative and virtual schools, such as Premier High School of North Little Rock and CSTP-Civilian Student Training Program, underscore the importance of tailored approaches to meet the unique needs of these educational settings.

Overall, the analysis of high schools in North Little Rock, Arkansas provides valuable insights into the diverse educational landscape of the city. The data reveals both high-performing and underperforming schools, with socioeconomic factors playing a significant role in academic outcomes. The North Little Rock School District, Arkansas Virtual Academy, Responsive Educational Solutions Premier High School of N L, and Arkansas Youth Services School System will need to continue their efforts to address these challenges and ensure that all students in North Little Rock have access to a high-quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT Aspire English (2023)		ACT Aspire Math (2023)		ACT Aspire Science (2023)		ACT Aspire Reading (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Aspire English 9th Grade	ACT Aspire English 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 10th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 9th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3	North Little Rock	72116	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	1,695	206	8.2	65.7%	1,195 (70.5%)	307 (18.1%)	110 (6.5%)	14 (0.8%)	25 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (2.5%)	37.1	204^th of 295 public high schools	30.8%		40.8	176^th of 282 public high schools	37.6%	28	50.1	47.2	11.6	8.8	23.4	23.0	35.7	33.6	$7,561	$721	$6,840
Premier High School Of North Little Rock	Public, Charter	9-12	801 West 29th Street	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	Responsive Educational Solutions Premier High School N Litt	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 333-9541	135	7	20.7	100.0%	11 (8.1%)	111 (82.2%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	3.3	291^st of 295 public high schools	1.4%		2	282^nd of 282 public high schools	0.0%	9	0.0	20.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.0	0.0	6.1
North Little Rock High School	Public	9-12	101 W 2nd St	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8100	1,949	150	12.9	99.9%	529 (27.1%)	1,101 (56.5%)	231 (11.9%)	20 (1.0%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	59 (3.0%)	31.8	219^th of 295 public high schools	25.8%		31.5	217^th of 282 public high schools	23.0%	2	37.0	49.5	13.7	14.2	19.9	20.6	29.9	30.8	$12,319	$2,249	$10,070
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence	Public, Charter	9-12	2201 West 22nd St	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 975-3895	372	34	11.0	100.0%	78 (21.0%)	221 (59.4%)	52 (14.0%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	41.9	180^th of 295 public high schools	39.0%		31.6	216^th of 282 public high schools	23.4%	36	52.7	51.7	16.6	8.0	29.8	22.1	39.0	26.7	$8,321	$895	$7,427
Cstp Civilian Student Training Program	Public	7-12	16301 Missouri Camp Robinson	North Little Rock	72199	Pulaski County	Division Of Youth Services School System	No	No	No	No	(501) 628-8668	13	4	3.5	76.9%	9 (69.2%)	3 (23.1%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.3	290^th of 295 public high schools	1.7%					(n/a)	25.0		0.0		0.0		0.0

Cities Near North Little Rock

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Maumelle	0.85 mi	6	69^th
Little Rock	4.45 mi	78	192^nd
Mayflower	7.38 mi	3	129^th
Sherwood	9.59 mi	13	119^th
Mabelvale	13.2 mi	4	247^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best High Schools in North Little Rock, AR

North Little Rock Center Of Excellence

Arkansas Virtual Academy High School

North Little Rock High School

Cstp Civilian Student Training Program

Premier High School Of North Little Rock

Cities Near North Little Rock