For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 160 students in 72203, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 72203, AR are Ark. School For The Blind High School and Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72203 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72203, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72203 have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ark. School For The Blind High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72203, AR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ark. School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Main St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1711
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1711
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
72203, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ark. School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Ark. School For The Deaf High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ark. School Fordeaf Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 72203, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 72203, AR include Ark. School For The Blind High School and Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander.
How many public high schools are located in 72203?
2 public high schools are located in 72203.
What is the racial composition of students in 72203?
72203 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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