For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 919 students in 72201, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 72201, AR are Estem Junior High Public Charter School and Estem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72201 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72201 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estem High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72201, AR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Estem High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 10-12
| 561 students
72201, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E-stem Public Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
E-stem Public Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 72201, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 72201, AR include Estem Junior High Public Charter School and Estem High School.
How many public high schools are located in 72201?
2 public high schools are located in 72201.
What is the racial composition of students in 72201?
72201 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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