For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 288 students in 72117, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in 72117, AR is Lisa Academy North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 72117 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72117, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72117 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lisa Academy North High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72117, AR Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy North High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
72117, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
5800 Alpha St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
5500 Lynch Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 72117, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 72117, AR include Lisa Academy North High School.
How many public high schools are located in 72117?
1 public high schools are located in 72117.
What is the racial composition of students in 72117?
72117 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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