For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,064 students in Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
1,064 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
814 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
76%
19%
# White Students
152 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
14%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
93
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,940 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,155 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,940
$13,027
Spending / Student
$8,155
$12,939
Best Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Lrafb-bldg 1030
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Second Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Second Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
Rank: #66.
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District?
Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,064 students.
What is the rank of Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District?
Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District is ranked #227 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District?
76% of Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District?
Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,155 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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