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Estem High School

112 W 3RD ST 3RD FLOOR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201

Estem High School

112 W 3RD ST 3RD FLOOR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201

About Estem High School

Estem High School is a top public charter school for grades 9–12 in the middle of Little Rock. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, the school is known as one of the best places to get a STEM-focused education. It has about 560 students. Estem High School focuses on getting students ready for college. It offers a lot of Advanced Placement classes, and 46% of students take AP classes.The school has a lot of different kinds of students. 81% of the students are minorities, and 57% of them come from low-income families, and it is one of the

best High School in "Arkansas"

. According to academic data, 51% of students are good at reading and 18% are good at math. It is the only high school in the eStem Public Charter Schools network, and it is known as one of the best because of its unique urban campus and its commitment to giving a diverse student body the technical and analytical skills they need to succeed in today's workplaces.

Estem High School Contact Information

Address

112 W 3RD ST 3RD FLOOR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201

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Phone

(501) 374-7836

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 51% in Reading.
50
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
561
Total Students
$50031
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 149 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Estem High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 18.72%
Asian 1.07%
Hispanic 11.23%
Black 63.28%
Two+ Races 5.35%
Native Am. 0.36%
White
18.72%
Asian
1.07%
Hispanic
11.23%
Black
63.28%
Two+ Races
5.35%
Native Am.
0.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 561
46.88%
263 Female
53.12%
298 Male

Student Population

561 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

eStem Public Charter High School is moving all of its campuses to the heart of downtown Little Rock to make the 2025–2026 school year more centralized and efficient. The school recently won the OEP Awards for making big improvements in math, science, and English Language Arts. This makes it one of the best schools in the state for helping students do well. The high school is also adding more classes that focus on economics and STEM. This gives students unique opportunities to learn by doing in a busy urban financial district.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Estem High School do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Estem High School?

Ans. Estem High School has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Estem High School?

Ans. Estem High School has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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