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College Prep Academy

251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
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Bottom 50%
Serving 179 students in grades 7-12, College Prep Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

College Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
College Prep Academy's student population of 179 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
College Prep Academy 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 College Prep Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#903 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
38%
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20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of College Prep Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of College Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
70%
19%
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White
15%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of College Prep Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of College Prep Academy and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in College Prep Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Prep Academy's ranking?
College Prep Academy is ranked #903 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of College Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of College Prep Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend College Prep Academy?
179 students attend College Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of College Prep Academy students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does College Prep Academy offer ?
College Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is College Prep Academy part of?
College Prep Academy is part of Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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