Estem High School

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Estem High School ranks 102 nd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Estem High School is a public charter high school located in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 528 students. The school is part of the Estem Public Charter School District, which is ranked 133 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estem High School has shown strong academic performance in recent years, ranking as high as 17th out of 269 Arkansas high schools in the 2015-2016 school year and consistently earning 4-5 stars from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 102nd out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earned a 3-star rating. Estem's test scores are generally higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 10th-grade students scoring 35.1% proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.7%, and 37.1% proficient or better in ATLAS/Reading, compared to the state average of 32.1%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.73% in 2020-2021 to 57.95% in 2022-2023, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 in 2020-2021 to 14.9 in 2022-2023.

Estem High School generally outperforms many of the nearby public high schools, such as Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School, which is 4.43 miles away and has significantly lower test scores and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Estem High School's performance has fluctuated over the years, with the school's statewide ranking ranging from 17th to 181st in the past decade. This suggests the school may face some challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence, particularly in areas like Geometry and Biology, where the school's proficiency rates are lower than the state averages.

Detail:

Public, Charter 10-12

112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201

(501) 374-7836

District: Estem Public Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,330

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 528

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.3%

White:

21.0%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Estem High School ranks better than 66.6% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.3%), White (21%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estem High School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Estem High School employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estem High School is $10,330.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Estem High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Estem High School 102^nd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Estem High School in the ranking list.)

Estem Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Estem Public Charter School 133^rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Estem High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2010	49.11	126^th	262	51.9%
2011	34.16	196^th	266	26.3%
2012	47.96	145^th	266	45.5%
2013	40.06	181^st	271	33.2%
2014	50.79	133^rd	268	50.4%
2016	87.67	17^th	269	93.7%
2017	81.21	30^th	264	88.6%
2018	64.66	71^st	263	73.0%
2019	64.78	75^th	282	73.4%
2021	54.22	125^th	290	56.9%
2022	64.50	77^th	282	72.7%
2023	47.33	158^th	295	46.4%
2024	60.48	102^nd	305	66.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Estem High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	26	45	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	82
2010	75	74	6	21	4	0	2	182
2011	139	173	6	36	4	1	8	367
2012	174	233	7	41	2	0	31	488
2013	183	235	16	37	0	0	34	505
2014	199	234	12	28	1	0	30	504
2015	188	248	12	28	0	0	30	506
2016	204	232	13	25	0	0	25	499
2017	178	249	7	30	1	0	19	484
2018	139	261	7	34	1	0	18	460
2019	142	287	9	45	0	0	23	506
2020	135	342	7	56	0	0	27	567
2021	141	324	9	49	1	0	26	550
2022	116	302	7	43	2	0	26	496
2023	111	329	9	45	2	0	32	528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Estem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	82	9.0	9.1	41.5
2010	182	11.0	16.5	31.3
2011	367	26.0	14.1	30.5
2012	488	32.0	15.2	30.5
2013	505	29.0	17.4	31.1
2014	504	30.5	16.4	29.8
2015	506	33.0	15.3	27.9
2016	499	40.0	12.4	30.3
2017	484	31.9	15.1	16.5
2018	460	28.8	15.9	23.5
2019	506	32.4	15.5	39.9
2020	567	66.5	8.5	41.4
2021	550	49.3	11.1	44.7
2022	496	34.7	14.2	55.8
2023	528	35.2	14.9	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Estem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	82	9.0	9.1	41.5
2010	182	11.0	16.5	31.3
2011	367	26.0	14.1	30.5
2012	488	32.0	15.2	30.5
2013	505	29.0	17.4	31.1
2014	504	30.5	16.4	29.8
2015	506	33.0	15.3	27.9
2016	499	40.0	12.4	30.3
2017	484	31.9	15.1	16.5
2018	460	28.8	15.9	23.5
2019	506	32.4	15.5	39.9
2020	567	66.5	8.5	41.4
2021	550	49.3	11.1	44.7
2022	496	34.7	14.2	55.8
2023	528	35.2	14.9	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Estem High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$817 (7.9%)	$9,513 (92.1%)	$10,330

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Estem High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 75^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 158^th of 295 High schools	27%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English (Estem High School)	64.4	51	13.4%
10th Grade English (Estem Public Charter School)	64.4	51	13.4%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Estem High School)	31.1	18.5	12.6%
10th Grade Math (Estem Public Charter School)	31.1	18.5	12.6%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Estem High School)	38.4	27.4	11%
10th Grade Science (Estem Public Charter School)	38.4	27.4	11%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Estem High School)	42.4	29.5	12.9%
10th Grade Reading (Estem Public Charter School)	42.4	29.5	12.9%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Estem High School)	18.2	22.1	3.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Estem Public Charter School)	18.2	22.1	3.9%
11th Grade English (Estem High School)	48.8	45.4	3.4%
11th Grade English (Estem Public Charter School)	48.8	45.4	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Estem High School)	29.4	31.9	2.5%
11th Grade Reading (Estem Public Charter School)	29.4	31.9	2.5%
11th Grade Science (Estem High School)	21.8	24.5	2.7%
11th Grade Science (Estem Public Charter School)	21.8	24.5	2.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	528	4.3%
African American	287	329	14.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	45	45
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	111	21.8%
Two or More Races	23	32	39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	58%	18%

Schools Near Estem High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)				ATLAS Reading (2024)				ATLAS Mathematics (2024)		ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)		ATLAS Biology (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Estem High School	Public, Charter	10-12	112 W Third St 3rd Flr	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 374-7836	528	35	14.9	58.0%	111 (21.0%)	329 (62.3%)	45 (8.5%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)	60.5	102^nd of 305 public high schools	66.6%		47.3	158^th of 295 public high schools	46.4%	56			35.1	35.1			37.1	37.1						12.9	0.0		12.8				13.1	66.7	100.0	16.9	$10,330	$817	$9,513
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander	Public	6-12	700 S Main St	Little Rock	72203	Pulaski County	Division Of Youth Services School System	No	No	No	No	(501) 682-1711	104	13	8.1	97.1%	52 (50.0%)	49 (47.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	5.5	303^rd of 305 public high schools	0.7%		2.4	293^rd of 295 public high schools	0.7%	10	0.0	4.1	0.0	1.9	3.8	5.0	0.0	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0
Premier High School Of Little Rock	Public, Charter	9-12	1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 400-4873	82	12	6.8	100.0%	1 (1.2%)	80 (97.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.8	305^th of 305 public high schools	0.0%		2.5	292^nd of 295 public high schools	1.0%	13		0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	5.0	2.6						0.0	0.0		0.0			0.0	16.7			10.0	$9,696	$1,389	$8,307
Premier High School Online	Public, Charter	9-12	1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 246-3161	125	5	26.5	33.6%	32 (25.6%)	79 (63.2%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.6%)	23.7	253^rd of 305 public high schools	17.0%					(n/a)		16.3	9.9	13.2		20.8	11.3	16.3			25.6	24.0	0.0	8.3	0.0	0.0	4.7			11.1	20.0	100.0	0.0	18.2
Central High School	Public	8-12	1500 Park St	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-1400	2,338	162	14.4	53.3%	672 (28.7%)	1,192 (51.0%)	209 (8.9%)	227 (9.7%)	19 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	15 (0.6%)	52.9	129^th of 305 public high schools	57.7%		64.2	92^nd of 295 public high schools	68.8%	37		33.8	36.0	34.9		33.8	35.8	34.8			5.0	5.1	38.4	5.7	10.0		15.2			56.4	21.9	57.2	0.0	34.3	$11,007	$1,357	$9,650
Ark. School For The Blind High School	Public	7-12	2600 W Markham St	Little Rock	72203	Pulaski County	Ark. School For The Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 296-1810	35	16	2.1	100.0%	22 (62.9%)	7 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	77.1	38^th of 305 public high schools	87.5%					(n/a)				21.1				25.0					0.0				0.0		27.3		66.6			66.6
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%)	18.9	267^th of 305 public high schools	12.5%		31.8	218^th of 295 public high schools	26.1%	49		11.4	22.2	16.7		13.0	23.4	18.1			2.6	2.4	2.9	1.5	0.0	0.0	1.4			36.7	11.2	0.0	20.0	14.8	$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%)	51.4	134^th of 305 public high schools	56.1%		41.9	180^th of 295 public high schools	39.0%	46		34.7	34.4	34.5		34.4	36.0	35.1			7.7	7.6	29.4	1.2	0.0		5.8			55.0	24.1			34.1	$8,321	$895	$7,427
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%)	10.4	295^th of 305 public high schools	3.3%		3.3	290^th of 295 public high schools	1.7%	5		0.0	11.1	6.5		0.0	16.7	9.4					0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6700 H Street	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-1900	335	29	11.6	76.1%	29 (8.7%)	257 (76.7%)	44 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	24	251^st of 305 public high schools	17.7%		18.9	258^th of 295 public high schools	12.5%	7		9.3	22.1	16.2		12.0	24.4	18.7			7.6	7.4	28.6	5.3	0.0	0.0	7.1			10.0	21.4	0.0	0.0	19.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Estem High School

What is the racial makeup of Estem High School?

Students at Estem High School are 62% African American, 21% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Estem High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Estem High School.

What district is Estem High School in?

Estem Public Charter School

Is Estem High School a good school?

Estem High School ranks 102^nd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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