Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1500 S Park St,  Little Rock, AR
Little Rock School District
3.8
4.0
2,260 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nancy L. Rousseau
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
161
Full Time Teachers
161
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Pass Rate
58.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.2%
Science
32.9%
English
54.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
225:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Black
48.9%
White
27.1%
Hispanic
10.5%
Asian
10.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Arkansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arkansas 857 Students
University of Central Arkansas 577 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 469 Students
Hendrix College 341 Students
Arkansas State University 306 Students
University of Memphis 217 Students
Louisiana State University 190 Students
Baylor University 167 Students
Jackson State University 164 Students
Henderson State University 158 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 219 Students
Psychology 216 Students
Business 200 Students
Nursing 187 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 161 Students
Computer Science 112 Students
Political Science and Government 88 Students
Pre-Law Studies 65 Students
Chemistry 63 Students
Accounting 53 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 749 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/5/2025
I've been attending Little Rock Central High since I was a freshman. I've experienced a lot during these past 3 years and it's a very fun experience, to be at a historical high school where the Little Rock Nine attended.
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
Central High School has provided an incredible high school experience, with resources for everyone and teachers who work with every student. It's a big school but you will always find a group to be friends with and know people in every class. Friday nights at football games is where we show out and go big. There are rarely conflicts, occasional fights but it is always handled in a timely manner.
4.0 Senior
10/2/2024
Central high school is full of diverse students and teachers and that's one of the best things about it and they have great passionate teachers who you can talk to anytime.Since moving to central i've been able to connect more with students and have found interest in things that I preciously didn't think I would enjoy. I don't have many faults with Central except they lock bathrooms occasionally which most students in the school have a problem with.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/6/2025
My child ìs thriving after resent struggles with a learning disability. She is happy and she has friends. The teachers don't treat her any differently. Central high is not perfect but it is more than satisfactory.
5.0 student
10/24/2022
I'm currently a student at central high and its the best school I have ever attended. (That's saying something since I've gone to five different schools throughout my life.) I have really good friends and everyone I've met is weirdly really really nice, but its probably only weird to me because I ca...
1.0 student
7/29/2019
this school is terrible would not recommend. The main thing they seem to promote is their diversity which isn’t even necessarily a strength. you should not choose a school just because it’s diverse.
5.0 other
5/28/2018
One of the greatest experiences of my life.

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Little Rock, AR and is served by the Little Rock School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,260 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $143,076. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arkansas Consolidated High School, Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School, Hall STEAM Magnet High School, and more. Learn more about what Little Rock has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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