For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 344 students in Helena, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Helena, AR are Kippdelta College Prep School and Kippdelta Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Helena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Helena, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kippdelta College Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
514 Missouri St.
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kippdelta Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cherry St.
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-8138
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-8138
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Helena, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Helena, AR include Kippdelta College Prep School and Kippdelta Collegiate High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Helena?
2 public charter schools are located in Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena?
Helena public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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