1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72206
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Premier High School Of Little Rock serves 125 students in grades 9-12.
Premier High School Of Little Rock placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 <50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 30-39% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Premier High School Of Little Rock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Premier High School Of Little Rock's student population of 125 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Premier High School Of Little Rock is ranked within the top 20% 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 Premier High School Of Little Rock is 0.26, 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
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State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
86%
20%
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White
8%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Graduation Rate
30-39%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
8%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Premier High School Of Little Rock's ranking?
What schools are Premier High School Of Little Rock often compared to?

Premier High School Of Little Rockis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Premier High School Of Little Rock?

The graduation rate of Premier High School Of Little Rock is 30-39%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Premier High School Of Little Rock?

125 students attend Premier High School Of Little Rock.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Premier High School Of Little Rock students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Premier High School Of Little Rock?

Premier High School Of Little Rock has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Premier High School Of Little Rock offer ?

Premier High School Of Little Rock offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Premier High School Of Little Rock part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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