For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 919 students in 72201, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in 72201, AR are Estem Junior High ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School and Estem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 72201 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 72201 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estem High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72201, AR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estem Junior High ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Estem High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 10-12
| 561 students
72201, Arkansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
E-stem ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 72201, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in 72201, AR include Estem Junior High ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School and Estem High School.
How many public high schools are located in 72201?
2 public high schools are located in 72201.
What is the racial composition of students in 72201?
72201 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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