For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 online public high schools serving 7,398 students in Arkansas.
Arkansas online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Arkansas online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Valley Virtual Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public High Schools in Arkansas (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy A Dist Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 973-8676
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 973-8676
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas Connections Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Beau Terre Dr Building O
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419
Gr: K-12 | 4,575 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public high schools are offered in Arkansas?
5 online public high schools are available for Arkansas students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in Arkansas?
Arkansas online public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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