Joe T. Robinson High School

Summary:

Joe T. Robinson High School is a public high school serving 783 students in grades 9-12 in Little Rock, Arkansas, which is part of the Pulaski County Special School District.

While Joe T. Robinson High School spends more per student ($11,690) than nearby Mayflower High School ($10,561) and Maumelle High School ($11,239), its academic performance consistently lags behind state and district averages. In 2023-2024, only 26.9% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ATLAS English Language Arts, compared to 31.7% statewide, and just 3.7% of students were proficient or better in ATLAS Algebra, compared to 26.8% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 95th out of 290 high schools in 2020-2021 to 197th out of 305 high schools in 2023-2024, with its Pulaski County Special School District rating declining from 3 stars to 2 stars over the same period.

The fluctuating free/reduced lunch rates at Joe T. Robinson High School, ranging from 20.22% in 2020-2021 to 40.99% in 2021-2022, suggest the school serves a population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Parkview Magnet High School, Little Rock Hall STEAM Magnet High School, and LISA Academy West High School, Joe T. Robinson High School consistently underperforms on standardized test scores, despite having a similar or higher student-teacher ratio and spending per student. These findings suggest potential equity issues that may be impacting student outcomes at the school, warranting further investigation and targeted interventions to address these challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 21501 Hwy 10
       Little Rock, AR  72223


(501) 868-2400

District: Pulaski County Special School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,690 Help


Feeder schools for Joe T. Robinson High School:

Elementary:    Baker Elementary School
    Chenal Elementary School
    Joe T. Robinson Elementary School
    Lawson Elementary School
Middle:    Joe T. Robinson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  783

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
African American:
33.3%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joe T. Robinson High School ranks worse than 64.6% of high schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), African American (33.3%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson High School is 12.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joe T. Robinson High School is $11,690, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Pulaski County Special School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Joe T. Robinson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Joe T. Robinson High School 197th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Joe T. Robinson High School in the ranking list.)

Pulaski County Special School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Special School District 173rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joe T. Robinson High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.73 204th 232 12.1%
2007 26.40 204th 258 20.9%
2008 24.07 208th 256 18.8%
2009 27.79 212th 261 18.8%
2010 53.33 105th 262 59.9%
2011 43.68 160th 266 39.8%
2012 34.05 197th 266 25.9%
2013 21.03 229th 271 15.5%
2014 30.83 211th 268 21.3%
2015 26.86 218th 267 18.4%
2016 37.89 184th 269 31.6%
2017 42.37 163rd 264 38.3%
2018 42.66 162nd 263 38.4%
2019 51.01 144th 282 48.9%
2021 58.30 95th 290 67.2%
2022 57.69 105th 282 62.8%
2023 60.66 104th 295 64.7%
2024 37.67 197th 305 35.4%
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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by a parent
Saturday, September 4, 2010

Open Quote We have been so pleased with Robinson! Our family is blessed with the means to attend private school but we chose to send our children to RHS. Our children are working hard academically and score extremely well on standardized tests. Lots of parental involvement. A few things are not perfect BUT where it counts it is very good, we feel safe and part of a family.
The kids love it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Joe T. Robinson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 373 63 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1989 351 95 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 447
1990 363 93 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1991 356 110 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 306 105 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1993 295 113 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 267 87 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1995 270 90 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 270 90 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 316 122 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1998 298 122 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1999 316 118 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2000 305 125 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 332 113 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 403 207 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2003 403 207 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2004 386 289 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2005 397 282 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 378 283 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2007 329 265 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2008 288 213 8 8 4 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 262 219 5 11 6 n/a n/a 0 503
2010 259 231 3 15 4 0 0 0 512
2011 258 199 5 18 4 0 2 0 486
2012 242 185 5 22 1 0 1 0 456
2013 241 196 6 27 1 0 10 0 481
2014 220 203 5 33 1 0 14 0 476
2015 223 225 4 39 1 0 21 0 513
2016 259 221 10 43 1 0 21 0 555
2017 270 212 10 46 2 0 17 0 557
2018 279 223 12 43 1 0 15 0 573
2019 300 242 9 40 0 0 17 0 608
2020 369 254 10 53 0 0 16 0 702
2021 377 272 10 60 1 0 12 0 732
2022 376 246 12 61 1 0 14 0 710
2023 422 261 13 67 3 0 17 0 783

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 Joe T. Robinson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 29.7 14.7 n/a
1989 447 33.0 13.5 n/a
1990 457 34.0 13.4 0
1991 466 28.9 16.1 0
1992 412 29.3 14.0 n/a
1993 409 29.6 13.8 0
1994 354 29.1 12.2 15.5
1995 361 23.5 15.4 14.1
1996 361 23.5 15.4 14.1
1997 439 28.0 15.7 9.3
1998 423 28.0 15.1 19.9
1999 434 18.8 23.1 27.9
2000 432 42.0 10.3 22.2
2001 449 38.0 11.8 17.8
2002 612 44.0 13.9 25.8
2003 612 44.0 13.9 25.8
2004 681 46.0 14.8 31.7
2005 687 48.0 14.3 32.8
2006 674 45.0 15.0 34.3
2007 612 46.0 13.3 40.2
2008 521 49.0 10.6 38.4
2009 503 45.0 11.2 36.4
2010 512 49.0 10.6 44.1
2011 486 42.2 11.5 43.2
2012 456 35.9 12.6 43.2
2013 481 34.3 14.0 45.5
2014 476 39.3 12.1 42.2
2015 513 44.0 11.6 50.5
2016 555 42.0 13.2 46.7
2017 557 42.3 13.1 18.5
2018 573 44.5 12.8 19
2019 608 48.6 12.4 30.9
2020 702 71.5 9.8 30.9
2021 732 66.1 11.0 20.2
2022 710 57.7 12.2 41
2023 783 61.3 12.7 24.3

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 Joe T. Robinson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 29.7 14.7 n/a
1989 447 33.0 13.5 n/a
1990 457 34.0 13.4 0
1991 466 28.9 16.1 0
1992 412 29.3 14.0 n/a
1993 409 29.6 13.8 0
1994 354 29.1 12.2 15.5
1995 361 23.5 15.4 14.1
1996 361 23.5 15.4 14.1
1997 439 28.0 15.7 9.3
1998 423 28.0 15.1 19.9
1999 434 18.8 23.1 27.9
2000 432 42.0 10.3 22.2
2001 449 38.0 11.8 17.8
2002 612 44.0 13.9 25.8
2003 612 44.0 13.9 25.8
2004 681 46.0 14.8 31.7
2005 687 48.0 14.3 32.8
2006 674 45.0 15.0 34.3
2007 612 46.0 13.3 40.2
2008 521 49.0 10.6 38.4
2009 503 45.0 11.2 36.4
2010 512 49.0 10.6 44.1
2011 486 42.2 11.5 43.2
2012 456 35.9 12.6 43.2
2013 481 34.3 14.0 45.5
2014 476 39.3 12.1 42.2
2015 513 44.0 11.6 50.5
2016 555 42.0 13.2 46.7
2017 557 42.3 13.1 18.5
2018 573 44.5 12.8 19
2019 608 48.6 12.4 30.9
2020 702 71.5 9.8 30.9
2021 732 66.1 11.0 20.2
2022 710 57.7 12.2 41
2023 783 61.3 12.7 24.3

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 Joe T. Robinson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,678 (14.4%) $10,012 (85.6%) $11,690

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joe T. Robinson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 144th of 282 High schoolsRanks 104th of 295 High schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Joe T. Robinson High School)54.461.8
 7.4%
   9th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)49.247
 2.2%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Joe T. Robinson High School)31.930.9
 1%
   9th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)23.720.2
 3.5%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson High School)30.628.1
 2.5%
   9th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)26.220.5
 5.7%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson High School)33.848.4
 14.6%
   9th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)30.836
 5.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Joe T. Robinson High School)63.657.5
 6.1%
   10th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)56.949.9
 7%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Joe T. Robinson High School)3019.8
 10.2%
   10th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)23.614.8
 8.8%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson High School)3421.9
 12.1%
   10th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)25.919.1
 6.8%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson High School)38.135.6
 2.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)29.233.2
 4%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Joe T. Robinson High School)13.419.4
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Special School District)12.317
 4.7%
11th Grade English (Joe T. Robinson High School)41.850.3
 8.5%
   11th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)37.141.8
 4.7%
11th Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson High School)26.139.4
 13.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)2327.9
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson High School)14.926.9
 12%
   11th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)15.419.2
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students608783
 28.8%
African American242261
 7.9%
American Indian03
Asian913
 44.4%
Hispanic4067
 67.5%
Pacific Islander00
White300422
 40.7%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%24.3%
 6.7%


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Joe T. Robinson High School ranks 197th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 783 students attended Joe T. Robinson High School.

Students at Joe T. Robinson High School are 54% White, 33% African American, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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