Lisa West High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Lisa West High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lisa West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Lisa West High School 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,506 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
451 students
2,506 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
178 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#393 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
128
682
Grade 10 Students
113
598
Grade 11 Students
121
530
Grade 12 Students
89
696
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
33%
7%
% Black
43%
53%
% White
16%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%