1957 crisis over the desegregation of this school is a significant event in the civil-rights moment.
Serving 106 students in grades 7-12, Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander's student population of 106 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1869
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
64%
19%
White
29%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander's ranking?
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander is ranked #986 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander?
The graduation rate of Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander is 20%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander?
106 students attend Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander students are Black, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander?
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander offer ?
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander part of?
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander is part of Division Of Youth Services School System School District.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander located?
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 6 other public schools located in Downtown.
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