Premier High School Of Little Rock

Summary:

Premier High School Of Little Rock is a small public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Little Rock, Arkansas, with only 82 students. The school is part of the Premier High Schools of Arkansas district, which is ranked 238 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Premier High School Of Little Rock has extremely low proficiency rates across all subject areas and grade levels compared to the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 0% proficiency in English Language Arts, Reading, and Geometry, while the state averages were around 32-34%. The school's biology proficiency was also very low at 10% compared to the state's 36.4%. Additionally, the school has had a very high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 20.5 to 22.7 over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. 100% of the students at Premier High School Of Little Rock qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.

When comparing Premier High School Of Little Rock to other nearby schools, such as Central High School, which is only 0.5 miles away, it performs significantly worse across all academic metrics, with proficiency rates that are over 30 percentage points higher in many subject areas. The school's performance has not shown any meaningful improvement over the past several years, with proficiency rates remaining extremely low and the school's ranking continuing to decline, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in Arkansas.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202

(501) 400-4873

District: Premier High Schools Of Arkansas

SchoolDigger Rank:
305^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,696

Student/teacher ratio: 5.2

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.9%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Premier High School Of Little Rock ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.9%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Premier High School Of Little Rock is 5.2. (See more...)

Compare Premier High School Of Little Rock employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Premier High School Of Little Rock is $9,696.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Premier High School Of Little Rock was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Premier High School Of Little Rock 305^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Premier High School Of Little Rock in the ranking list.)

Premier High Schools Of Arkansas:

SchoolDigger ranks Premier High Schools Of Arkansas 238^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Premier High School Of Little Rock

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2016	4.75	262^nd	269	2.6%
2017	3.58	261^st	264	1.1%
2018	4.05	259^th	263	1.5%
2019	2.85	281^st	282	0.4%
2021	5.22	283^rd	290	2.4%
2022	3.08	281^st	282	0.4%
2023	2.52	292^nd	295	1.0%
2024	4.82	305^th	305	0.0%

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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 Premier High School Of Little Rock

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	8	80	2	0	0	90
2015	18	107	4	0	1	130
2016	14	98	4	0	0	116
2017	10	96	3	0	0	109
2018	4	108	2	0	0	114
2019	7	104	5	0	0	116
2020	5	87	2	0	1	95
2021	10	107	4	1	3	125
2022	18	101	0	2	4	125
2023	1	80	1	0	0	82
2024	0	90	1	0	0	91

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 Premier High School Of Little Rock

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	90	6.0	14.8	70
2015	130	7.0	18.5	71.5
2016	116	10.0	11.6	62.9
2017	109	9.8	11.0	12.8
2018	114	6.3	18.0	49.1
2019	116	5.0	23.1	100
2020	95	5.0	18.9	82.1
2021	125	6.0	20.5	100
2022	125	5.5	22.7	100
2023	82	12.0	6.8	100
2024	91	17.2	5.2	100

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 Premier High School Of Little Rock

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	90	6.0	14.8	70
2015	130	7.0	18.5	71.5
2016	116	10.0	11.6	62.9
2017	109	9.8	11.0	12.8
2018	114	6.3	18.0	49.1
2019	116	5.0	23.1	100
2020	95	5.0	18.9	82.1
2021	125	6.0	20.5	100
2022	125	5.5	22.7	100
2023	82	12.0	6.8	100
2024	91	17.2	5.2	100

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 Premier High School Of Little Rock

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,389 (14.3%)	$8,307 (85.7%)	$9,696

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Premier High School Of Little Rock

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 281^st of 282 High schools	Ranks 292^nd of 295 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	23.1	13.3	9.8%
9th Grade English (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	23.1	25.9	2.8%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	0
9th Grade Math (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	2.3	2.3%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	0
9th Grade Science (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	4.5	4.5%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	12.5	0	12.5%
9th Grade Reading (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	12.5	11.2	1.3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	23.1	0	23.1%
10th Grade English (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	23.1	25.3	2.2%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	0
10th Grade Math (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	0
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	0
10th Grade Science (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	4.8	4.8%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	0
10th Grade Reading (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	9.6	9.6%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	0
11th Grade English (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	15.4	15.4%
11th Grade English (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	15.4	15.4%
11th Grade Reading (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	0
11th Grade Reading (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	0
11th Grade Science (Premier High School Of Little Rock)	0	0
11th Grade Science (Premier High Schools Of Arkansas)	0	0

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	116	82	29.3%
African American	104	80	23.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	1	85.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Premier High School Of Little Rock

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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
Premier High School Of Little Rock	Public, Charter	9-12	1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 400-4873	91	17	5.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	90 (98.9%)	1 (1.1%)	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	277	7	39.0	33.6%	84 (30.3%)	143 (51.6%)	26 (9.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	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	2,260	161	14.0	53.9%	664 (29.4%)	1,097 (48.5%)	205 (9.1%)	241 (10.7%)	14 (0.6%)	3 (0.1%)	36 (1.6%)	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
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	123	14	8.7	91.9%	42 (34.1%)	73 (59.3%)	3 (2.4%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	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
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	561	50	11.1	57.4%	105 (18.7%)	355 (63.3%)	63 (11.2%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	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
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	37	15	2.5	97.3%	24 (64.9%)	8 (21.6%)	1 (2.7%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	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	1,680	143	11.7	99.9%	401 (23.9%)	963 (57.3%)	225 (13.4%)	15 (0.9%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (4.0%)	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	465	34	13.8	100.0%	115 (24.7%)	254 (54.6%)	73 (15.7%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	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	90	13	6.8	100.0%	6 (6.7%)	74 (82.2%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	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	305	26	11.8	77.4%	26 (8.5%)	245 (80.3%)	29 (9.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	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 Premier High School Of Little Rock

How many students attend Premier High School Of Little Rock?

In the 2023-24 school year, 91 students attended Premier High School Of Little Rock.

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Is Premier High School Of Little Rock a good school?

Premier High School Of Little Rock ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Arkansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Premier High School Of Little Rock?

Students at Premier High School Of Little Rock are 99% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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