Charleston High School

3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 435 students in grades 7-12, Charleston High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Charleston High School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 79% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Charleston High School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston High School is 0.21, 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)
#253 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Charleston High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charleston High School 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.
44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charleston High School 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
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charleston High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Charleston High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Charleston High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Charleston High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Charleston High School 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
31%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charleston High School's ranking?
Charleston High School is ranked #253 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Charleston High School often compared to?
Charleston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like County Line High School, Ozark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleston High School?
The graduation rate of Charleston High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Charleston High School?
435 students attend Charleston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Charleston High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston High School?
Charleston High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charleston High School offer ?
Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charleston High School part of?
Charleston High School is part of Charleston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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