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Parkview Magnet High School

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Parkview Magnet High School ranks 175 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 40% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Parkview Magnet High School in Little Rock, AR, serves 1,072 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Little Rock School District, with 68% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Parkview presents a unique academic profile: it excels in English Language Arts and Reading, meeting or exceeding state averages, but struggles significantly in math, with Algebra proficiency at just 9.2% compared to the state average of 36.9%. This creates a stark "graduation vs. readiness" gap, as the school boasts an exceptional 94.1% graduation rate and a very low 0.4% dropout rate—far better than nearby Central High School (85.3% graduation, 3.2% dropout). However, Central outperforms Parkview in Geometry (26.7% vs. 13.6%) and Biology (43.3% vs. 30.9%). Compared to alternative schools like Premier High School of Little Rock, Parkview provides a much more rigorous academic environment, with ELA proficiency over five times higher.

Despite high per-student spending ($17,023), which correlates with strong student retention, math and science scores remain low. The school's state ranking peaked at a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 but has since settled into a consistent 2-star range, suggesting a systemic challenge in STEM subjects. For parents, Parkview offers a supportive environment that keeps students in school and graduates them at high rates, but families should be prepared to supplement math and science education at home or through tutoring, especially if their child needs strong STEM preparation for college or career paths.

1,072

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,023

Per pupil spending ?

68.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2501 John Barrow Road
Little Rock, AR 72204

(501) 447-2300

District: Little Rock School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.1%

White:

11.2%

Hispanic:

10.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (32% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra scores 28 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school32%

District avg31%

Arkansas avg39%

175^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Little Rock School District

178^th of 251Little Rock School District 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	43.9	175 of 293	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.2	155 of 291	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	149 of 305	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.9	181 of 295	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.9	180 of 282	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.2	155 of 290	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.2	151 of 282	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.0	145 of 263	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	64.3	74 of 264	72.0%	★★★★☆
2016	50.2	125 of 269	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.4	49 of 267	81.6%	★★★★☆
2014	50.1	136 of 268	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.4	126 of 271	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.5	130 of 266	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.2	123 of 266	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.2	114 of 262	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.3	91 of 261	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.3	91 of 256	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.9	81 of 258	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	43.9	127 of 232	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading41%~ state avg

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Biology31%-12 vs state

Geometry14%-13 vs state

Algebra9%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)			ATLAS Reading (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Geometry (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	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 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkview Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2501 John Barrow Road	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-2300	1,072	78	13.7	68.2%	120 (11.2%)	816 (76.1%)	112 (10.4%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.6%)	43.9	175^th of 293 public high schools	40.3%		46.2	155^th of 291 public high schools	46.7%	20	41.3	39.1	40.1	42.1	40.4	41.3	8.8	9.2	35.0	6.7		13.6	44.9	21.9	30.9	$17,023	$1,857	$15,165
Lisa Academy West High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6711 W. Markham St	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 500-5051	394	32	12.4	76.1%	42 (10.7%)	169 (42.9%)	162 (41.1%)	11 (2.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	43.6	176^th of 293 public high schools	39.9%		57	109^th of 291 public high schools	62.5%	67	35.5	40.4	37.9	36.4	44.5	40.3	6.4	6.4	45.0	3.3		10.7	88.9	26.9	38.0	$12,595	$1,077	$11,518
Premier High School Of North Little Rock	Public, Charter	9-12	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 333-9541	76	3	27.6	82.9%	1 (1.3%)	70 (92.1%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	1.5	290^th of 293 public high schools	1.0%					(n/a)	0.0		0.0	7.1		5.3
Premier High School Of Fayetteville	Public, Charter	9-12	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Little Rock	72211	Washington County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 255-5513	14	2	7.2	64.3%	6 (42.9%)	2 (14.3%)	4 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	3.3	286^th of 293 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)	8.0	10.0	8.6	8.0	10.0	8.6
Premier High School Of Russellville	Public, Charter	9-12	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Little Rock	72211	Pope County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 235-4455	31	3	9.5	61.3%	21 (67.7%)	6 (19.4%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	1.1	291^st of 293 public high schools	0.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.3	0.0	3.3		0.0							18.2
Central High School	Public	9-12	1500 Little Rock Nine Way	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-1400	2,371	161	14.6	56.0%	687 (29.0%)	1,097 (46.3%)	255 (10.8%)	266 (11.2%)	15 (0.6%)	3 (0.1%)	48 (2.0%)	57.1	116^th of 293 public high schools	60.4%		51.7	129^th of 291 public high schools	55.7%	13	40.8	44.5	42.6	44.9	48.2	46.5	9.4	9.4	60.4	10.8	5.0	26.7	77.7	22.9	43.3	$16,165	$1,690	$14,476
Arkansas School For The Blind High School	Public	7-12	2600 W Markham	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Arkansas School For The Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 296-1810	32	12	2.7	40.6%	19 (59.4%)	9 (28.1%)	2 (6.3%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The Excel Center	Public, Charter	12	7400 Scott Hamilton Dr Suite	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Excel Center	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 372-5100	1	9	.1		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Premier High School Of Little Rock	Public, Charter	9-12	1621 Martin Luther King Dr	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 246-3161	78	14	5.6	44.9%	0 (0.0%)	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.3	281^st of 293 public high schools	4.1%		1.1	291^st of 291 public high schools	0.0%	10	5.9	9.1	7.2	23.5	9.1	17.8										$19,142	$9,520	$9,622
Premier High School Online	Public, Charter	7-12	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Premier High Schools Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 282-9971	292	13	22.1	21.6%	79 (27.1%)	134 (45.9%)	47 (16.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	24 (8.2%)	26	237^th of 293 public high schools	19.1%		35	204^th of 291 public high schools	29.9%	33	12.2	21.0	17.6	26.0	29.9	28.3	33.3	42.1		18.2	33.3	25.8		7.1	10.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkview Magnet High School

What is the racial makeup of Parkview Magnet High School?

Students at Parkview Magnet High School are 76% African American, 11% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Parkview Magnet High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,072 students attended Parkview Magnet High School.

What district is Parkview Magnet High School in?

Little Rock School District

Is Parkview Magnet High School a good school?

Parkview Magnet High School ranks 175^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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