Joe T. Robinson High School vs. Central High School
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School Overview
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Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 845 students in grades 9-12, Joe T. Robinson 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 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 2,260 students in grades 8-12, Central High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
845 students
2,260 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
161 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#482 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
2
Grade 9 Students
258
558
Grade 10 Students
233
588
Grade 11 Students
189
566
Grade 12 Students
165
546
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
34%
48%
% White
50%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
