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Parkview Magnet High School

2501 BARROW RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72204

About Parkview Magnet High School

The Little Rock School District's Parkview Magnet High School is a top public magnet school for grades 9–12. It is known as one of the best schools in the area, especially because its Advanced Placement (AP) program has a high participation rate of 63%. The school has about 1,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. It is a lively place where students can learn about science, the arts, and how to get ready for college.The school has 88% minority students and 70% of students are considered to be low-income. Academic performance measures show that 49% of students are good at reading and 18% are good at math, and it is one of the

best High School in "Arkansas"

. Parkview Magnet High School is often ranked as one of the best schools because it offers a unique mix of hard academics and creative expression. The school's strengths are its diverse student body and its dedication to getting students ready for college through a variety of extracurricular activities and tests.

Parkview Magnet High School Contact Information

Address

2501 BARROW RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72204

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Phone

(501) 447-2300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 49% in Reading.
79
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1063
Total Students
$50031
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 150 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Parkview Magnet 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

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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 11.76%
Asian 0.28%
Hispanic 11.01%
Black 75.54%
Two+ Races 1.13%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
11.76%
Asian
0.28%
Hispanic
11.01%
Black
75.54%
Two+ Races
1.13%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1063
57.86%
615 Female
42.14%
448 Male

Student Population

1063 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

354 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School is doing a lot of work on its famous theater and auditorium to make them more modern for its many performing arts programs. The school is getting a lot of praise for its high level of college readiness. For example, several seniors were recently named National Merit Semifinalists for 2026, and others got top marks on the National Spanish Exam. The athletic department is also making it easier for families to get to campus sports by offering new Student Season Passes for the 2025–2026 school year.

FAQ

Q1. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Parkview Magnet High School?

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

Q3. How does Parkview Magnet High School encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Q4. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Parkview Magnet High School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q5. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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