For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 160 students in 72203, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 72203, AR are Ark. School For The Blind High School and Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 72203 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 72203, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 72203 have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ark. School For The Blind High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72203, AR Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ark. School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Main St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1711
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1711
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
72203, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ark. School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Ark. School For The Deaf High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ark. School Fordeaf Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 72203, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 72203, AR include Ark. School For The Blind High School and Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander.
How many public high schools are located in 72203?
2 public high schools are located in 72203.
What is the racial composition of students in 72203?
72203 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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