Carlisle High School
Carlisle High School serves 304 students in grades 7-12.
Carlisle High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlisle High School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carlisle High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carlisle High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#706 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
12%
20%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carlisle High School often compared to?
Carlisle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cabot High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlisle High School?
The graduation rate of Carlisle High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carlisle High School?
304 students attend Carlisle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Carlisle High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlisle High School?
Carlisle High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlisle High School offer ?
Carlisle High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlisle High School part of?
Carlisle High School is part of Carlisle School District.
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