For the 2024 school year, there are 5 magnet public high schools serving 3,967 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Arkansas are Parkview Magnet High School, Hot Springs Junior Academy and Arkansas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Arkansas magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkview Magnet High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Arkansas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 H Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Arkansas include Parkview Magnet High School, Hot Springs Junior Academy and Arkansas High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Arkansas?
5 magnet public high schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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