A
Very Good
86/100

Estem High School

📚 10 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 112 W THIRD ST 3RD FLR, Little Rock, AR 72201
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 52% · Math 32% proficient · 66th percentile in Arkansas
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
561
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%66/100reading 80th percentile, math 52nd percentile among Arkansas high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%94/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+9 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+9 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%65%reading +35 pts, math +24 pts98th percentile (list)
Black32%12%reading +11 pts, math +0 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading +4 pts, math -7 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 112 W THIRD ST 3RD FLR
City Little Rock
ZIP Code 72201
District 0500398
NCES School ID 050039801470
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72201

Understanding the community around Estem High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,839
Per Capita Income $88,286
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.9%
High School or Higher 98.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $241,700
Median Rent $1,257
Owner-Occupied 21.0%
Renter-Occupied 79.0%
View full data for ZIP 72201 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Estem High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 63.3%
White 18.7%
Hispanic/Latino 11.2%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 561
Teachers (FTE) 50.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Estem High School?
Estem High School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Estem High School?
Estem High School has 561 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Estem High School serve?
Estem High School serves grades 10 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Estem High School receive per student?
Estem High School receives $11,688 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Estem High School in 72201 ▼
Avg Home Value
$241,047
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,046
1-Year Change
-2.7%
% Renters
79.0%

Other Schools in 72201

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026