Serving 3,231 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Arkansas Connections Academy High School ranks in the bottom 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 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,231 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arkansas Connections Academy High School's student population of 3,231 students has grown by 161% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Arkansas Connections Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas Connections Academy High School is 0.49, 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
#789 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
13%
19%
White
70%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Connections Academy High School's ranking?
Arkansas Connections Academy High School is ranked #789 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Arkansas Connections Academy High School often compared to?
Arkansas Connections Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arkansas Virtual Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas Connections Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas Connections Academy High School is 68%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Arkansas Connections Academy High School?
3,231 students attend Arkansas Connections Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Arkansas Connections Academy High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas Connections Academy High School?
Arkansas Connections Academy High School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas Connections Academy High School offer ?
Arkansas Connections Academy High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arkansas Connections Academy High School part of?
Arkansas Connections Academy High School is part of Arkansas Connections Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas Connections Academy High School located?
Arkansas Connections Academy High School is located in the Downtown Bentonville neighborhood of Bentonville, AR. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown Bentonville.
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