New West Little Rock High School to open fully as grades 9-12 in 2027

What happened

The board voted 6-1 to approve Option 1, opening the new West Little Rock High School as a full 9-12 campus in its first year (Fall 2027), rather than phasing in grades gradually.

Why it matters to families

This decision determines how many students and staff move to the new campus immediately, affecting enrollment, staffing, transportation, and programming balance across all of the district's comprehensive high schools starting in 2027.

The evidence

Minutes state: 'I move that the LRSD Board of Education approve and authorize Option 1: Full Opening (Grades 9-12 in year 1).' Moved by Eugene Krupitsky, seconded by Greg Adams. Carried 6-1 (Anthony Nichols against).

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