For the 2026 school year, there are 6 online public high schools serving 5,925 students in Arkansas.
Arkansas online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Arkansas online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upstream Learning Correspondence, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public High Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Arkansas Connections Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419
Gr: K-12 | 3,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public high schools are offered in Arkansas?
5 online public high schools are available for Arkansas students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in Arkansas?
Arkansas online public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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