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Little Rock School District

Parkview Magnet High School

#6 in Best Public High Schools in Little Rock Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 476 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Parkview Magnet High School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Little Rock, AR. It has 1,137 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 29% of students are at least proficient in math and 58% in reading.
    Address
    2501 Barrow Rd
    Little Rock, AR 72204
    Telephone
    (501) 447-2300
    Website
    lrsd.org

    Parkview Magnet High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    58%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    29%
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%
    Average SAT
    1110
    29 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    331 responses
    AP Enrollment
    39%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $48,374
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $840
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $157,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.50 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.50 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 198 responses
    Report
    • School plays
      20%
    • School musicals
      17%
    • Talent shows
      14%
    • Dance Show
      13%
    • Homecoming
      9%
    • Senior night
      8%
    • Pep Rallies and Games
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,137
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    40%
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.55 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.55 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.55 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $55,945
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.8%
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.67 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.67 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.67 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,223/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.73 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.73 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.73 responses
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    Parkview Magnet High School Reviews

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    Parkview Magnet High School has an astounding Drama and Arts department. However, it is not the dream school that I expected it to be. Parkview offers areas of concentration including, band, visual arts, dance, science, and drama. When selected to attend the school, it does not require students to audition for any magnet area except for drama. Meaning that other students are misplaced in an area of concentration. This issue is very problematic because it then forces students to spend their entire high school career in a magnet area that they are not passionate about. I speak from personal experience. Despite this negative factor, Parkview students have easy access to incredible clubs ranging from BETA club and National Honor Society to a Gay-straight alliance club to support the LGBTQ communtiy at my school. Parkview has an outstanding academic program and in the previous year the graduating seniors earned over six-million dollars in scholarships.
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    I was fortunate enough to enroll in Parkview for their awesome science program. It is a structure science program that prepares you for college. At the end of your senior year if you are a science student, you have to participate in the senior science fair. I was able to be very involved with my teachers and studies. However, a student who enroll for the science program must be focused and can not be a procrastinator. Teachers are very helpful!
    Over the past 4 years at Parkview, I have learned that it really is a school that is aimed towards preparing students for college. The classes are rigorous, no matter what subject or duration of the class. Compared to many of the other schools in my district, Parkview provides many academic opportunities that other schools do not. There are rarely, if any school disruptions caused by students. The only complaint that I have ever had of my school is that the food is usually the same everyday of the school year and usually does not taste great. Other than that, Parkview has provided me with an excellent education that I feel will definitely have me prepared once I start college.