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Charleston High School

3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933

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Charleston High School serves 414 students in grades 7-12.

Charleston High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 1% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Charleston High School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 117% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

414 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Charleston High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Charleston High School by grade.

School Rankings

Charleston High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Charleston High School is 0.19, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#318 out of 998 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Charleston High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

38%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

46%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Charleston High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

90%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Charleston High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Charleston High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

90-94%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Charleston High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Charleston School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charleston High School's ranking?

Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What schools are Charleston High School often compared to?

Charleston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ozark High School, County Line High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Charleston High School?

The graduation rate of Charleston High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Charleston High School?

414 students attend Charleston High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Charleston High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston High School?

Charleston High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Charleston High School offer ?

Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Charleston High School part of?

Charleston High School is part of Charleston School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education