Serving 25 students in grades 7-8, Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
84%
19%
White
12%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Capitol City Lighthouse Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy?
25 students attend Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy?
Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy offer ?
Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy part of?
Capitol City Lighthouse Upper Academy is part of Capitol City Lighthouse Academy School District.
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