CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 2,347 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 163 teachers, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Little Rock CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a historic landmark and an active public high school located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is globally recognized for its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, specifically serving as the site of the 1957 desegregation crisis. Today, the school is designated as a National Historic Site, managed in partnership with the National Park Service, and it remains a symbol of the struggle for equality and the advancement of public education in the United States.
Academically, Central High is part of the Little Rock School District and is widely regarded for its rigorous curriculum. It offers an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a strong fine arts program, and competitive athletic teams. As a diverse educational institution, the school continues to honor its significant history while preparing its students for success in higher education and the professional world.
For more information, contact CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL at (501) 447-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
http://www.lrsd.org
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 2,347 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 2,347
- Teachers:
- 163.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,347 students
- Black or African American
- 54.6%
- White
- 31.1%
- Asian
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.