Joe T. Robinson High School is a public high school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in unincorporated Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, just outside the city limits of Little Rock.
Serving 845 students in grades 9-12, Joe T. Robinson 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 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 845 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe T. Robinson High School's student population of 845 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
845 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joe T. Robinson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe T. Robinson High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
34%
19%
White
50%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe T. Robinson High School's ranking?
Joe T. Robinson High School is ranked #598 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Joe T. Robinson High School often compared to?
Joe T. Robinson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joe T. Robinson High School?
The graduation rate of Joe T. Robinson High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Joe T. Robinson High School?
845 students attend Joe T. Robinson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Joe T. Robinson High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe T. Robinson High School?
Joe T. Robinson High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joe T. Robinson High School offer ?
Joe T. Robinson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joe T. Robinson High School part of?
Joe T. Robinson High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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