Central High School

1500 Park St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,506 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 2,506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 178 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
178 teachers
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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#393 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
36%
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42%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
53%
20%
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White
30%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #393 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Magnet High School, Joe T. Robinson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central High School?
2,506 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Central High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Little Rock School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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