For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 570 students in 72209, AR.
The top ranked public high school in 72209, AR is Graduate Arkansas Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72209 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72209, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72209 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Graduate Arkansas Charter High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72209, AR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)
Charter School
10710 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Gr: 9-10 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Gr: 9-12
72209, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Covenant Keepers Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Gr: 2-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Mcclellan Magnet High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 72209, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 72209, AR include Graduate Arkansas Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 72209?
3 public high schools are located in 72209.
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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