Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

The Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools district consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school, serving students in the local area. The data reveals a mixed picture of academic performance across the schools, with the Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy (Middle School) standing out as the strongest performer, while the Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary and Jacksonville Lighthouse High School struggle to meet state averages.

The middle school has the highest statewide ranking among the 3 schools, ranking 245 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools in 2023-2024, and has significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in many subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high school has shown improvement over the past few years, moving from a rank of 253 out of 282 in 2021-2022 to 225 out of 295 in 2022-2023, and has higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Biology.

However, the elementary and middle schools generally perform below the state averages in core subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 10-32%. This suggests a need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the varying levels of academic achievement within the district. Additionally, all three schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge facing the district that may require targeted interventions and support to address the needs of the student population.