For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 734 students in 72209, AR.
The top-ranked public high school in 72209, AR is Graduate Arkansas Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72209 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72209, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72209 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Graduate Arkansas Charter High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72209, AR Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6724 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 500-9270
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 500-9270
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)
Charter School
10710 I-30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Gr: 9-11 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center
Charter School
7400 Scott Hamilton Dr Suite
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 72209, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 72209, AR include Graduate Arkansas Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 72209?
4 public high schools are located in 72209.
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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