Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Lisa West High School ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lisa West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lisa West High School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lisa West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisa West High School is 0.68, 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
#667 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
43%
20%
White
16%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Lisa West High School's ranking?
Lisa West High School is ranked #667 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lisa West High School often compared to?
Lisa West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lisa West High School?
The graduation rate of Lisa West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lisa West High School?
451 students attend Lisa West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lisa West High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisa West High School?
Lisa West High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lisa West High School offer ?
Lisa West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisa West High School part of?
Lisa West High School is part of Lisa Academy School District.
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