How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ark. School for the Blind High School | Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Little Rock, AR |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 32 | 2,371 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 2.8:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.5% | 45.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ark. School for the Blind High School | Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | - | $15,959 |
| District | Ark. School for the Blind | Little Rock School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ark. School for the Blind High School | Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.4% | 29.0% |
| African American | 28.1% | 46.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ark. School for the Blind High School | Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 36 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 154:1 | 278:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 41.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 183 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.