Very Good
#334 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 32% in state
North Little Rock Center of Excellence
High School · North Little Rock School District · North Little Rock, AR
A charter high school in North Little Rock, AR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2201 WEST 22ND ST, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
- Math 4% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Little Rock Center of Excellence score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Little Rock Center of Excellence 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City reported crime5,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$28,594
Median home value
$87,900
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
28.2%
Poverty rate
44.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,680 | Compare → |
| Premier High School of North Little RockCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 322 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
North Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Little Rock Center of Excellence is listed in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Little Rock Center of Excellence
North Little Rock Center of Excellence is a public high school in North Little Rock, AR, part of North Little Rock School District, serving approximately 465 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Little Rock Center of Excellence
What grades does North Little Rock Center of Excellence serve?
North Little Rock Center of Excellence serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
North Little Rock Center of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at North Little Rock Center of Excellence is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Little Rock Center of Excellence rank in AR?
North Little Rock Center of Excellence ranks #334 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is North Little Rock Center of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
North Little Rock Center of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Little Rock Center of Excellence has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is North Little Rock Center of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, North Little Rock Center of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Little Rock Center of Excellence a Title I school?
No, North Little Rock Center of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
100.0% of students at North Little Rock Center of Excellence 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Phone
- (501) 975-3895
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72114)
- 10,451
- Area median age
- 37
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 72114; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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