Enrollment
495
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Little Rock West High School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Little Rock West High School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050900001679
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Rock West High School of Innovation earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Rock West High School of Innovation has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Rock West High School of Innovation ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Rock West High School of Innovation compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Rock West High School of Innovation
Little Rock West High School of Innovation is a mid-sized high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 495 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and White (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Little Rock's high schools, it stands alongside Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School (335 students): Little Rock West High School of Innovation is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 12:1).
Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students) and Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students) alongside Little Rock West High School of Innovation.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Little Rock West High School of Innovation compares
Little Rock West High School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 76.8%
White 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Little Rock West High School of Innovation is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Rock School District, which includes Little Rock West High School of Innovation.
$14,597
Per student
+19%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 26.7%
Federal 20.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Little Rock West High School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Rock West High School of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Little Rock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~495 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Little Rock West High School of Innovation
How many students attend Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation has 495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Rock West High School of Innovation is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
43.1% of students at Little Rock West High School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Little Rock West High School of Innovation is African American at 76.8% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Rock West High School of Innovation rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Rock West High School of Innovation ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Little Rock on the city page.
Is Little Rock West High School of Innovation a good school?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Little Rock West High School of Innovation, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.
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