PARKVIEW MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

www.lrsd.org

1,081 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parkview Magnet High School, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a prominent institution within the Little Rock School District. As a magnet school, it is distinguished by its specialized curriculum, which places a heavy emphasis on the fine and performing arts, as well as rigorous academic programs. The school is widely recognized for fostering a creative and intellectually stimulating environment, drawing students from across the district who are interested in pursuing advanced studies in areas such as dance, theater, music, and visual arts, alongside a comprehensive college-preparatory core curriculum.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Parkview is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. The school offers a variety of honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, providing students with opportunities to earn college credit and prepare for higher education. With a mission rooted in developing well-rounded citizens, the school maintains a diverse student body and encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and community service. Parkview remains a cornerstone of the Little Rock community, consistently striving to bridge the gap between artistic expression and academic success.

1,081

Total Students

81.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKVIEW MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	128
Black	807
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
807 (74.7 %)
Hispanic
128 (11.8 %)
White
126 (11.7 %)
Two or More
11 (1.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)447-2300
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	214

* 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 9 320

Grade 10 245

Grade 11 243

Grade 12 273