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Jacksonville Lighthouse High School

Q: Is Jacksonville Lighthouse High School a good school?

Jacksonville Lighthouse High School ranks 116 th of 301 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

116^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 301 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 61% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is a small public charter high school in Jacksonville, AR, serving just 60 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools district, which serves a high-poverty community where 75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most striking feature of this school is its dramatic academic turnaround. After years of ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Arkansas high schools, it jumped from the 11th percentile in the 2024-2025 school year to the 61st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating. This improvement is especially evident in Geometry, where 52.6% of students are now proficient—far exceeding the state average of 26.4% and outperforming nearby schools like Cabot High School (33.2%) and Lisa Academy North High School (34.3%). The school also excels in Biology (44.5% proficient) and Reading (42% proficient), all well above state averages. This success is likely fueled by an extraordinary per-student spending of $39,734—more than triple that of nearby schools—and a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, creating a personalized learning environment.

However, the school faces challenges with student retention. While test scores are soaring, the graduation rate has declined to 84.6% (below the state average of 90.1%), and the dropout rate remains high at 6.6%. This contrasts sharply with high-performing peers like Estem High School, which has a 0.4% dropout rate and a 96.7% graduation rate. For parents, Jacksonville Lighthouse offers a compelling option for STEM-focused students, especially in Geometry and Biology, but it’s important to consider the school’s ongoing work to improve student retention and graduation outcomes.

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$39,734

Per pupil spending ?

75%

Free/discounted lunch ?

251 N. First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076

(501) 985-1228

District: Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.7%

White:

10.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 33 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Arkansas average (85% vs 90%)

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg25%

Arkansas avg41%

116^th of 301

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 34 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

197^th of 254Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2023	8.0	311 of 330	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	7.3	300 of 318	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.7	300 of 330	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	13.2	291 of 319	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.3	282 of 318	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	17.4	277 of 315	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.3	277 of 312	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	57.5	116 of 301	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	17.6	260 of 291	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.3	284 of 305	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	30.1	225 of 295	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.4	253 of 282	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.6	260 of 290	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.9	230 of 282	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.6	235 of 263	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	31.5	203 of 264	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.8	194 of 269	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Geometry53%+26 vs state

Biology44%~ state avg

Reading42%~ state avg

English Language Arts26%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)									ATLAS Reading (2026)									ATLAS Mathematics (2026)									ATLAS Algebra (2026)									ATLAS Geometry (2026)									ATLAS Science (2026)									ATLAS Biology (2026)									Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 12th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading 11th Grade	ATLAS Reading 12th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 9th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 10th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 11th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 12th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 5th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 6th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 11th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 12th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 5th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 6th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 7th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science 9th Grade	ATLAS Science 10th Grade	ATLAS Science 11th Grade	ATLAS Science 12th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 5th Grade	ATLAS Biology 6th Grade	ATLAS Biology 7th Grade	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School	Public, Charter	9-12	251 N. First Street	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 985-1228	60	6	10.9	75.0%	6 (10.0%)	52 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	57.5	116^th of 301 public high schools	61.5%		17.6	260^th of 291 public high schools	10.7%	144					30.8	22.2			25.8					38.5	44.4			41.9																								56.3			52.6															40.0			44.4	$39,734	$7,180	$32,554
Jacksonville High School	Public	9-12	1301 W Main Street	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 982-2128	1,208	114	10.5		296 (24.5%)	711 (58.9%)	122 (10.1%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (5.9%)	15.1	271^st of 301 public high schools	10.0%		18.8	257^th of 291 public high schools	11.7%	14					16.6	22.9			19.4					20.7	27.9			23.9														4.6				4.6					16.7	2.5			4.4														49.1	15.6			21.9	$14,161	$1,901	$12,260
Cabot Panther Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	21 Funtastic Dr	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 743-3520	318	30	10.7	56.3%	260 (81.8%)	5 (1.6%)	17 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (10.7%)	41.9	187^th of 301 public high schools	37.9%		49.6	140^th of 291 public high schools	51.9%	47			35.7	34.4	28.2	35.8			31.5			35.7	37.5	25.6	38.8			32.7			42.9	41.4					34.0					17.1				21.1						12.3			11.9			42.9	37.5					32.1						32.3			31.8	$11,107	$629	$10,478
Sylvan Hills High School	Public	10-12	484 Bear Paw Road	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 833-1100	1,120	88	12.7	50.7%	410 (36.6%)	525 (46.9%)	108 (9.6%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (5.8%)	41.3	189^th of 301 public high schools	37.2%		52.9	125^th of 291 public high schools	57.0%	64					9.1	34.0			33.1					9.1	39.4			38.3																								14.8	7.0		11.7															20.3			20.3	$14,736	$577	$14,160
Lisa Academy North High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1 Lisa Academy Way	North Little Rock	72117	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 945-2727	292	26	11.0	57.5%	75 (25.7%)	93 (31.8%)	95 (32.5%)	12 (4.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	77.9	32^nd of 301 public high schools	89.4%		88	14^th of 291 public high schools	95.2%	18					59.0	60.8			59.9					61.5	66.2			63.8														15.2				15.2					66.7	23.5			34.3														78.9	26.0			43.1	$10,464	$1,256	$9,208
Cabot High School	Public	9-12	401 North Lincoln	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 843-3562	2,170	123	17.6	42.5%	1,753 (80.8%)	63 (2.9%)	192 (8.8%)	37 (1.7%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	116 (5.3%)	82.1	21^st of 301 public high schools	93.0%		81.3	25^th of 291 public high schools	91.4%	4						46.4			46.4						46.8			46.8																								33.4			33.2															51.4			51.4	$11,384	$660	$10,724
Cstp Civilian Student Training Program	Public	7-12	16301 Missouri St	North Little Rock	72199	Pulaski County	Division Of Youth Services School System	No	No	No	No	(501) 682-1144	31	4	8.2	90.3%	17 (54.8%)	10 (32.3%)	3 (9.7%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.3	294^th of 301 public high schools	2.3%					(n/a)					0.0	0.0			0.0					0.0	10.0			3.6														0.0				0.0
North Little Rock High School	Public	9-12	201 West 22nd Street	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8100	1,652	141	11.7	99.9%	330 (20.0%)	976 (59.1%)	250 (15.1%)	23 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	66 (4.0%)	22.4	249^th of 301 public high schools	17.3%		14.1	268^th of 291 public high schools	7.9%	19					26.3	20.8			23.9					30.2	25.3			28.1														11.1				11.1					17.4	8.3			10.0														46.4	13.7			21.4	$16,410	$2,508	$13,902
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence	Public, Charter	9-12	201 West 22nd Street	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 975-3895	472	32	14.6	100.0%	139 (29.4%)	236 (50.0%)	70 (14.8%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	54.6	134^th of 301 public high schools	55.5%		37	195^th of 291 public high schools	33.0%	61					64.6	38.7			46.8					75.0	41.5			51.9														16.0				16.0						8.1			9.5														70.8	19.4			32.3	$10,273	$1,721	$8,552
Estem High School	Public, Charter	9-12	112 W 3rd St	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 478-2800	676	69	9.8	61.7%	108 (16.0%)	424 (62.7%)	93 (13.8%)	7 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (5.5%)	66.2	79^th of 301 public high schools	73.8%		59.9	88^th of 291 public high schools	69.8%	9					40.3	49.6			44.6					40.9	50.4			45.3														30.9				30.4					86.7	13.3			22.7														69.2	41.0			58.7	$12,219	$1,018	$11,201

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville Lighthouse High School

What district is Jacksonville Lighthouse High School in?

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

Is Jacksonville Lighthouse High School a good school?

Jacksonville Lighthouse High School ranks 116^th of 301 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 60 students attended Jacksonville Lighthouse High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?

Students at Jacksonville Lighthouse High School are 87% African American, 10% White, 3% Two or more races.

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