Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Graduate Arkansas Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School's student population of 490 students has grown by 292% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graduate Arkansas Charter 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 Graduate Arkansas Charter High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
39%
19%
White
44%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graduate Arkansas Charter High School's ranking?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School is ranked #971 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graduate Arkansas Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Graduate Arkansas Charter High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Graduate Arkansas Charter High School?
490 students attend Graduate Arkansas Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Graduate Arkansas Charter High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graduate Arkansas Charter High School?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Graduate Arkansas Charter High School offer ?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Graduate Arkansas Charter High School part of?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School is part of Graduate Arkansas Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Graduate Arkansas Charter High School located?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School is located in the Upper Baseline neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 3 other public schools located in Upper Baseline.
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