Serving 436 students in grades 7-12, Central 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 4% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Central High School?
436 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Central High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
