Best 72209 Arkansas Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 570 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 57% 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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
10710 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Gr: 9-10 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 72209 Arkansas

72209, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 11-12
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Gr: 2-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
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?
3 public high schools are located in 72209.
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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