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Episcopal Collegiate School

Private | PK-12 | 617 students

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Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $217,500. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $680.

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Posted May 7, 2013

There is a bad problem with cliques and bullying in middle school that admnistration will not address.
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Posted July 7, 2012

My child graduated from Episcopal in 2011. This school is relatively new (just 9 or 10 graduating classes, I think), so you won't be able to find much of a history or college placement track record. However, the school has proven itself as an academically rigorous place with outstanding faculty. My son's class was on the small side (43 students, versus a normal number of 55 or so), but it had three National Merit Finalists, and it had admissions at the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Northwestern, UVa, W&L, Vassar, and Washington University, among others. However, the place is not only for "smart kids." Truth is, Little Rock isn't big enough to sustain a super-selective private high school. So kids who will benefit from a demanding school, even if they're not at "the top of the heap," will do well here. The extra-curricular opportunities are extensive, and the campus is wonderful. Check it out.
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Posted May 9, 2012

I am currently a high school student at Episcopal Collegiate School. This school is WAY too academically challenging. The work level causes me to have 1-2 emotional breakdowns a month. The teaching style is alright, but overall. This school has unrealistic expectations. I would not recommend it.


Posted April 10, 2012

I have a sixth grade and a second grade student currently attending. While the education is second to none, I am most pleased with the culture of the school. The dedication to support strong core values coupled with the creative approach to academic learning makes this school one of which all can be measured by.
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Posted April 30, 2011

I love ECS my son goes there he really enjoys the school and what it has to offer. This is his first year and I'm pleased.
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Posted January 19, 2011

Excellent choice for education in the central Arkansas area. Has been recognized for excellence by many institutes as well. Compare apples to apples, not apples to oranges, and you will see Episcopal is "Heads" above the rest in this area. The motto of "Respect, Reverence and Responsibility" applies to everyone on the campus. They live what they preach.
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Posted May 15, 2010

My child was among the first class to attend the lower school this year. I haven't been thrilled with the teacher (not the best classroom mgmt skills) but love the school overall and think it has the potential to be an amazing center for learning and growth in the years to come. My child has access to art, music, science and religious education as well as big kids who set excellent behavioral examples. The ECS community really does feel like a family.
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Posted January 31, 2009

ECS staff and students are focused on the whole learning experience. From the terrific curriculum, extra curricular activities, chapel service, sense of community and collegiate preparation, ECS is by far the best option in Central Arkansas. ECS could are well prepared for the most competitive schools around our country.
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Posted December 8, 2008

The teachers and staff really care about you and give you their full attention. Episcopal Collegiate really prepares you for college and is the best school in the nation for any kid.
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Posted September 1, 2007

This is a very good school. It prepares you for the future. I recommend it to everyone. Everybody there is one big family.
—Submitted by a student


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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 82%
Black 17%
Hispanic 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

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Students per FTE teacher 10N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

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Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
Spanish
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Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish

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Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Honors track
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School basics

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School Leader's name
  • Steve Hickman, Head of School
Gender
  • Coed
Affiliation
  • Episcopal
Associations
  • NAIS

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Honors track
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  • Religious
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish

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Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish
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Sports

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  • Basketball
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  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
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1701 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72201
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Phone: (501) 372-1194

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