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#626 of 1,036 schools in AR
Carlisle High School
High School · Carlisle School District · Carlisle, AR
A high school in Carlisle, AR where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 CENTER ST, Carlisle, AR 72024
- Math 17% vs AR 30% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carlisle High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlisle High School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,039/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlisle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,061
Median home value
$132,300
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carlisle School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlisle High School is listed in CARLISLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlisle High School
Carlisle High School is a public high school in Carlisle, AR, part of Carlisle School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlisle High School
What grades does Carlisle High School serve?
Carlisle High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Carlisle High School?
Carlisle High School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlisle High School rank in AR?
Carlisle High School ranks #626 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Carlisle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlisle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Carlisle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlisle High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carlisle High School a charter school?
No, Carlisle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlisle High School a Title I school?
No, Carlisle High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlisle High School?
58.4% of students at Carlisle High School 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lonoke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (870) 552-3196
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 72024)
- 4,142
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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