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#412 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 40% in state
Ark. School for the Blind H.s.
High School · Ark. School for the Blind · Little Rock, AR
A high school in Little Rock, AR where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2600 W MARKHAM ST, Little Rock, AR 72203
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ark. School for the Blind H.s. score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ark. School for the Blind H.s. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,916/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Premier High School of Little RockCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ark. School for the Blind
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ark. School for the Blind H.s. is listed in ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ark. School for the Blind H.s.
Ark. School for the Blind H.s. is a public high school in Little Rock, AR, part of Ark. School for the Blind, serving approximately 37 students in grades 7th-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ark. School for the Blind H.s.
What grades does Ark. School for the Blind H.s. serve?
Ark. School for the Blind H.s. serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ark. School for the Blind H.s.?
Ark. School for the Blind H.s. has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ark. School for the Blind H.s.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ark. School for the Blind H.s. is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ark. School for the Blind H.s. rank in AR?
Ark. School for the Blind H.s. ranks #412 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Ark. School for the Blind H.s.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ark. School for the Blind H.s. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ark. School for the Blind H.s.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ark. School for the Blind H.s. has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ark. School for the Blind H.s. a charter school?
No, Ark. School for the Blind H.s. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ark. School for the Blind H.s. a Title I school?
No, Ark. School for the Blind H.s. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ark. School for the Blind H.s.?
97.3% of students at Ark. School for the Blind H.s. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Phone
- (501) 296-1810
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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