Lisa Academy West High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Lisa Academy West High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lisa Academy West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Lisa Academy West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,260 students in grades 8-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
386 students
2,260 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
161 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#482 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
2
Grade 9 Students
120
558
Grade 10 Students
109
588
Grade 11 Students
82
566
Grade 12 Students
75
546
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
42%
9%
% Black
40%
48%
% White
11%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
