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Central High School

Central High School is a public high school in Little Rock, AR, serving grades 9–12, rated C, with 2,371 students and a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 38% in Reading, 36% in Biology and 35% in English Language Arts.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,371
Students per teacher
14.7:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading38%
Biology36%
English Language Arts35%
Geometry19%
Algebra8%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
31
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black46%
White29%
Asian11%
Hispanic11%
Two or more races2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
47% / 53%
Free or reduced lunch
56%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-2.4%
Prior-year enrollment
2,430

Homes assigned to this school

28,624 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Central High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1500 Little Rock Nine Way, Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone
(501) 447-1400
Website
lrcentralhigh.net
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
050900000607
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School district

Little Rock School District

District rating
C+
Schools
38
Students
21,086
Spending per student
$15,267
Teachers (FTE)
1,408
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Central High School

How is Central High School rated?

Central High School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Little Rock School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Central High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Central High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 38% in Reading, 36% in Biology, 35% in English Language Arts, 19% in Geometry and 8% in Algebra.

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Central High School?

2,371 students attend Central High School, down from 2,430 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Central High School?

TopHap matches 28,624 residential properties to Central High School in and around Little Rock. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Central High School offer?

Central High School offers 31 AP courses.