Serving 676 students in grades 9-12, Estem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Estem High School's student population of 676 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
676 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Estem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estem High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
63%
19%
White
16%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Estem Public Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estem High School's ranking?
Estem High School is ranked #622 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Estem High School often compared to?
Estem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estem High School?
The graduation rate of Estem High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Estem High School?
676 students attend Estem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Estem High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estem High School?
Estem High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estem High School offer ?
Estem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Estem High School part of?
Estem High School is part of Estem Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Estem High School located?
Estem High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 6 other public schools located in Downtown.
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