For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,817 students in 72202, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 72202, AR are Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72202 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Park St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Grades: 8-12
| 2,260 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Online
Charter School
1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
72202, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 72202, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 72202, AR include Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 72202?
3 public high schools are located in 72202.
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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