Serving 540 students in grades 7-12, Arkansas Arts Academy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arkansas Arts Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arkansas Arts Academy High School's student population of 540 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arkansas Arts Academy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas Arts Academy High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
72%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Arts Academy High School's ranking?
Arkansas Arts Academy High School is ranked #323 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Arkansas Arts Academy High School often compared to?
Arkansas Arts Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas Arts Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas Arts Academy High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Arkansas Arts Academy High School?
540 students attend Arkansas Arts Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Arkansas Arts Academy High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas Arts Academy High School?
Arkansas Arts Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas Arts Academy High School offer ?
Arkansas Arts Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arkansas Arts Academy High School part of?
Arkansas Arts Academy High School is part of Benton County School Of Arts School District.
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