Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

251 N First St
Little Rock, AR 72076
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 426 students in Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
426 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#218 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

24%
39%

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24%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

17%
36%
85%
89.9%
(2022-23)
21.5%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.62

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
73%
19%

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% White
14%
57%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $39,718 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 130% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,390 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 95% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,224 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$15 MM
$7,337 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$39,718
$14,739

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$35,390
$14,969

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Best Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1030 Cannon Drive
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-1085
Gr: 5-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
251 N. First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Gr: K-4 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 N. First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1228
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools?
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools manages 3 public schools serving 426 students.
What is the rank of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools?
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools is ranked #196 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools?
73% of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools?
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,390 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 95% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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