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#742 of 1,036 schools in AR
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School
High School · Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools · Jacksonville, AR
An Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools charter high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
251 N FIRST ST, Jacksonville, AR 72076
- Math 3% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jacksonville Lighthouse High School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 9% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jacksonville Lighthouse 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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
$53,048
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,165 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 105 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is listed in ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacksonville Lighthouse High School
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, AR, part of Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, serving approximately 78 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacksonville Lighthouse High School
What grades does Jacksonville Lighthouse High School serve?
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jacksonville Lighthouse High School rank in AR?
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School ranks #742 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Jacksonville Lighthouse High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacksonville Lighthouse High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Jacksonville Lighthouse High School a charter school?
Yes, Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jacksonville Lighthouse High School a Title I school?
No, Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
70.5% of students at Jacksonville Lighthouse 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.4%
- Phone
- (501) 985-1200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 72076)
- 38,647
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 72076; 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, 2012-2025, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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