Charleston High School

Summary:

Charleston High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Charleston, Arkansas, with 435 students and a student-teacher ratio of 8.3. The school is part of the Charleston School District, which is ranked 43 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charleston High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 24 and 77 over the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics where the school's proficiency rate is 52.3% compared to the state's 36.4%. The school's ACT Aspire and ACT test scores also indicate that Charleston High School is preparing its students well for college, with a higher ACT composite score than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Charleston High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. For example, Greenwood High School, which is ranked 5th in the state, has lower proficiency rates in some subjects compared to Charleston High School. This suggests that Charleston High School may be providing a more rigorous and effective educational experience for its students, despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's ability to maintain its academic excellence in the face of these challenges is noteworthy and speaks to the effectiveness of its educational strategies.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
       Charleston, AR  72933


(479) 965-7150

District: Charleston School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,324 Help


Feeder schools for Charleston High School:

Elementary:    Charleston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charleston High School ranks better than 75.5% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Charleston High School ranks better than 75.4% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charleston High School is 8.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston High School is $9,324.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charleston High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Charleston High School 82nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Charleston High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Charleston High School 75th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Charleston High School in the ranking list.)

Charleston School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston School District 43rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charleston High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.07 74th 208 64.4%
2006 77.00 29th 206 85.9%
2007 84.62 13th 225 94.2%
2008 88.23 7th 223 96.9%
2009 78.32 32nd 240 86.7%
2010 81.87 19th 254 92.5%
2011 80.15 26th 264 90.2%
2012 69.74 69th 265 74.0%
2013 75.81 44th 278 84.2%
2014 81.21 22nd 280 92.1%
2015 69.59 56th 275 79.6%
2016 58.41 125th 312 59.9%
2017 65.87 94th 315 70.2%
2018 63.96 115th 318 63.8%
2019 66.45 100th 319 68.7%
2021 80.66 41st 330 87.6%
2022 68.44 88th 318 72.3%
2023 61.56 124th 330 62.4%
2024 66.65 82nd 335 75.5%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Charleston High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.16 9th 232 96.1%
2007 70.12 35th 258 86.4%
2008 53.07 96th 256 62.5%
2009 67.43 47th 261 82.0%
2010 79.21 12th 262 95.4%
2011 79.69 9th 266 96.6%
2012 61.44 83rd 266 68.8%
2013 72.89 36th 271 86.7%
2014 74.96 28th 268 89.6%
2015 56.91 75th 267 71.9%
2016 69.19 70th 269 74.0%
2017 76.83 37th 264 86.0%
2018 82.07 24th 263 90.9%
2019 76.57 37th 282 86.9%
2021 62.24 77th 290 73.4%
2022 76.89 41st 282 85.5%
2023 75.99 49th 295 83.4%
2024 67.20 75th 305 75.4%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Charleston High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 324 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 314 2 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 318
1990 320 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1991 309 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1992 300 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1993 319 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 339 3 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 349
1995 365 2 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 365 2 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 379 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 383 4 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 399 4 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 390 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 374 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 382 2 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 382 2 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 405 1 6 6 3 n/a n/a 0 421
2005 413 3 10 4 3 n/a n/a 0 433
2006 399 5 8 5 4 n/a n/a 0 421
2007 418 5 10 3 4 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 409 5 9 2 6 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 418 6 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2010 415 3 1 9 0 3 2 0 433
2011 416 2 3 10 1 0 4 0 436
2012 398 2 1 14 1 0 5 0 421
2013 391 3 1 13 0 1 4 0 413
2014 383 2 2 18 1 1 5 0 412
2015 382 3 3 17 2 0 9 0 416
2016 367 5 6 17 2 0 8 0 405
2017 376 5 7 15 2 0 8 0 413
2018 365 7 6 17 2 0 11 0 408
2019 383 6 10 20 3 0 10 0 432
2020 365 5 10 15 3 0 11 0 409
2021 372 5 6 13 5 0 13 0 414
2022 403 5 4 19 6 0 12 0 449
2023 387 4 4 19 7 0 14 0 435

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 Charleston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 19.0 17.2 n/a
1989 318 22.0 14.4 n/a
1990 327 23.0 14.2 6.4
1991 315 18.4 17.1 7.6
1992 306 18.0 17.0 4.2
1993 325 18.2 17.9 8.6
1994 349 18.2 19.2 10.9
1995 374 23.0 16.3 16
1996 374 23.0 16.3 16
1997 389 23.1 16.8 14.7
1998 395 23.1 17.1 15.7
1999 412 15.8 26.1 19.7
2000 400 25.0 16.0 16.3
2001 381 27.0 14.1 11
2002 395 21.0 18.8 18
2003 395 21.0 18.8 18
2004 421 26.0 16.2 24.5
2005 433 24.0 18.0 25.6
2006 421 28.0 15.0 31.4
2007 440 31.0 14.2 31.1
2008 431 32.0 13.5 28.3
2009 437 29.0 15.1 30.2
2010 433 30.8 14.9 31.9
2011 436 26.3 16.5 36.2
2012 421 27.1 15.5 37.8
2013 413 24.8 16.5 38.3
2014 412 29.1 14.1 37.1
2015 416 28.0 14.8 38
2016 405 29.0 13.9 46.2
2017 413 28.1 14.6 27.6
2018 408 27.6 14.7 31.6
2019 432 n/a n/a 43.1
2020 409 49.9 8.1 47.7
2021 414 60.7 6.8 55.1
2022 449 46.7 9.6 44.3
2023 435 52.3 8.3 44.4

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 Charleston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 19.0 17.2 n/a
1989 318 22.0 14.4 n/a
1990 327 23.0 14.2 6.4
1991 315 18.4 17.1 7.6
1992 306 18.0 17.0 4.2
1993 325 18.2 17.9 8.6
1994 349 18.2 19.2 10.9
1995 374 23.0 16.3 16
1996 374 23.0 16.3 16
1997 389 23.1 16.8 14.7
1998 395 23.1 17.1 15.7
1999 412 15.8 26.1 19.7
2000 400 25.0 16.0 16.3
2001 381 27.0 14.1 11
2002 395 21.0 18.8 18
2003 395 21.0 18.8 18
2004 421 26.0 16.2 24.5
2005 433 24.0 18.0 25.6
2006 421 28.0 15.0 31.4
2007 440 31.0 14.2 31.1
2008 431 32.0 13.5 28.3
2009 437 29.0 15.1 30.2
2010 433 30.8 14.9 31.9
2011 436 26.3 16.5 36.2
2012 421 27.1 15.5 37.8
2013 413 24.8 16.5 38.3
2014 412 29.1 14.1 37.1
2015 416 28.0 14.8 38
2016 405 29.0 13.9 46.2
2017 413 28.1 14.6 27.6
2018 408 27.6 14.7 31.6
2019 432 n/a n/a 43.1
2020 409 49.9 8.1 47.7
2021 414 60.7 6.8 55.1
2022 449 46.7 9.6 44.3
2023 435 52.3 8.3 44.4

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 Charleston High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $597 (6.4%) $8,727 (93.6%) $9,324

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleston High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 124th of 330 Middle schools
 6.2%
Ranks 37th of 282 High schoolsRanks 49th of 295 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Charleston High School)79.480.3
 0.9%
   7th Grade English (Charleston School District)79.480.3
 0.9%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Charleston High School)61.839.4
 22.4%
   7th Grade Math (Charleston School District)61.839.4
 22.4%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Charleston High School)54.537.8
 16.7%
   7th Grade Science (Charleston School District)54.537.8
 16.7%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Charleston High School)48.641
 7.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Charleston School District)48.641
 7.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Charleston High School)73.570.2
 3.3%
   8th Grade English (Charleston School District)73.570.2
 3.3%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Charleston High School)54.442.9
 11.5%
   8th Grade Math (Charleston School District)54.442.9
 11.5%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Charleston High School)44.141.6
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Charleston School District)44.141.6
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Charleston High School)5046.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Charleston School District)5046.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Charleston High School)71.964.3
 7.6%
   9th Grade English (Charleston School District)71.964.3
 7.6%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Charleston High School)43.746.9
 3.2%
   9th Grade Math (Charleston School District)43.746.9
 3.2%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Charleston High School)38.144.9
 6.8%
   9th Grade Science (Charleston School District)38.144.9
 6.8%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Charleston High School)32.450
 17.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Charleston School District)32.450
 17.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Charleston High School)7558.4
 16.6%
   10th Grade English (Charleston School District)7558.4
 16.6%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Charleston High School)38.421.6
 16.8%
   10th Grade Math (Charleston School District)38.421.6
 16.8%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Charleston High School)38.433.9
 4.5%
   10th Grade Science (Charleston School District)38.433.9
 4.5%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Charleston High School)43.433.8
 9.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Charleston School District)43.433.8
 9.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Charleston High School)27.131.1
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Charleston School District)27.131.1
 4%
11th Grade English (Charleston High School)58.668.9
 10.3%
   11th Grade English (Charleston School District)58.668.9
 10.3%
11th Grade Reading (Charleston High School)38.633.3
 5.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Charleston School District)38.633.3
 5.3%
11th Grade Science (Charleston High School)32.931.1
 1.8%
   11th Grade Science (Charleston School District)32.931.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students432435
 0.7%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic2019
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White383387
 1%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.1%44.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston High School

Charleston High School ranks 75th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Charleston High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Charleston High School.

Charleston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charleston Elementary School


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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 Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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