Parkview Magnet High School vs. Central High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Parkview Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,032 students in grades 9-12, Parkview Magnet 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 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
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 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
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
1,032 students
2,506 students
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![This chart displays total students of Central High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Central High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/4000/4283/central-high-school-chart-bkhJbWx.png)
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
45% | 55%
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
178 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Central High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Central High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/4000/4283/central-high-school-chart-Vu1Qz1.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#482 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/4000/4283/central-high-school-chart-bhyuEfL.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
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Graduation Rate
95%
92%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/4000/4283/central-high-school-chart-bbLWmZv.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
246
682
Grade 10 Students
249
598
Grade 11 Students
289
530
Grade 12 Students
248
696
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
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n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
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% Hispanic
12%
7%
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% Black
73%
53%
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% White
13%
30%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.44
0.62
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/4000/4283/central-high-school-chart-MfjvZE.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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