D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Little Rock Southwest High School

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 9715 Mabelvale Pike, Mabelvale, AR 72103
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 9% · Math 2% proficient · 13th percentile in Arkansas
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
2,163
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 25th percentile, math 0th percentile among Arkansas high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). (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 proficiency9% (−34 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency2% (−44 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 9715 Mabelvale Pike
City Mabelvale
ZIP Code 72103
District 0509000
NCES School ID 050900001687
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72103

Understanding the community around Little Rock Southwest High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,198
Per Capita Income $28,007
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,900
Median Rent $987
Owner-Occupied 80.1%
Renter-Occupied 19.9%
View full data for ZIP 72103 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Little Rock Southwest High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.7%
Hispanic/Latino 33.8%
White 4.8%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.8%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,163
Teachers (FTE) 157.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Little Rock Southwest High School?
Little Rock Southwest High School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Little Rock Southwest High School?
Little Rock Southwest High School has 2,163 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Little Rock Southwest High School serve?
Little Rock Southwest High School serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Little Rock Southwest High School receive per student?
Little Rock Southwest High School receives $15,987 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Little Rock Southwest High School in 72103 ▼
Avg Home Value
$187,701
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,448
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
19.9%

Other Schools in 72103

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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