Below Average
#845 of 1,036 schools in AR
Little Rock West High School of Innovation
High School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A high school in Little Rock, AR where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5701 RANCH DRIVE, Little Rock, AR 72223
- Math 4% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Little Rock West High School of Innovation score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 7% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Little Rock West High School of Innovation 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), 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
$99,063
Median home value
$435,100
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
65.7%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,407 | Compare → |
| Founders Classical Academies of Ar West Little RockCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Joe T. Robinson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 845 | Compare → |
| Little Rock Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–9 | 3.6 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #17 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Rock West High School of Innovation is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Rock West High School of Innovation
Little Rock West High School of Innovation is a public high school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 270 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #845 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Rock West High School of Innovation
What grades does Little Rock West High School of Innovation serve?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Rock West High School of Innovation is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Rock West High School of Innovation rank in AR?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation ranks #845 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Little Rock West High School of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Rock West High School of Innovation has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Little Rock West High School of Innovation a charter school?
No, Little Rock West High School of Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Rock West High School of Innovation a Title I school?
No, Little Rock West High School of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
63.3% of students at Little Rock West High School of Innovation 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (501) 447-8500
- Area population (ZIP 72223)
- 25,706
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 72223; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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