CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.lrsd.org

2,338 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,338

Total Students

161.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	672
Hispanic	209
Black	1,192
Asian	227
Two or More	15
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	4

Black
1,192 (51.0 %)
White
672 (28.7 %)
Asian
227 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
209 (8.9 %)
American Indian
19 (0.8 %)
Two or More
15 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-1400
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	161.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,082
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	245

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 631

Grade 10 614

Grade 11 589

Grade 12 504