Serving 145 students in grades 5-8, Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy's student population of 145 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy 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 Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
41%
20%
White
42%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy's ranking?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is ranked #322 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy?
145 students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy students are White, 41% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy offer ?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy part of?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is part of Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District.
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