At a glance
Reported students
557
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
53.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557
Graduate Arkansas Charter High: 557 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
53.1:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 141
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.2:1
What the reported data says about Graduate Arkansas Charter High
Graduate Arkansas Charter High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Little Rock. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Graduate Arkansas Charter. NCES reports 557 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 53.1:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.1%) and White (36.4%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Graduate Arkansas Charter High
- 1How do the reported 53.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.4%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black45.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Graduate Arkansas Charter High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Career & Technical Center High · Little Rock School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Mills University Studies High School High · Pulaski County Special School District | 09–12 | 612 | 3 mi |
| Premier High School of Little Rock High · Charter · Premier High Schools of Arkansas | 09–12 | 78 | 3.5 mi |
| Premier High School Online High · Charter · Premier High Schools of Arkansas | 09–12 | 292 | 3.5 mi |
| Central High School High · Little Rock School District | 09–12 | 2,371 | 3.5 mi |
| Arkansas Virtual Academy High School High · Charter · Arkansas Virtual Academy | 09–12 | 2,567 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Graduate Arkansas Charter High
What grades does Graduate Arkansas Charter High serve?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Graduate Arkansas Charter.
How many students attend Graduate Arkansas Charter High?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High reported 557 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 141 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Graduate Arkansas Charter High?
The calculated ratio is 53.1:1, based on 557 students and 10.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Graduate Arkansas Charter High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Graduate Arkansas Charter High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Graduate Arkansas Charter High in?
Graduate Arkansas Charter High is part of Graduate Arkansas Charter, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Graduate Arkansas Charter High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Metropolitan Career & Technical Center (0.9 mi), Mills University Studies High School (3 mi), Premier High School of Little Rock (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.