Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville Lighthouse 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School's student population of 78 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Jacksonville Lighthouse 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 Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is 0.37, which is less 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
#903 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
79%
19%
White
10%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
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 Jacksonville Lighthouse High School's ranking?
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is ranked #903 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
The graduation rate of Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
78 students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jacksonville Lighthouse High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Lighthouse High School offer ?
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jacksonville Lighthouse High School part of?
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is part of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools School District.
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